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obtenir

to obtain, to get

verb ob-tuh-NEER Less Common
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Obtenir is an irregular verb conjugated like tenir. It means to obtain or secure something, typically through effort or a formal process — you obtain a degree, a permit, or a result. It is more formal than avoir or chercher. The related noun is obtention, used in administrative contexts.

Examples

"Elle a obtenu son diplôme hier."

Natural Translation

She obtained her diploma yesterday.

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