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réussite

success

noun reh-yoos-EET Rare
Mind & Emotions

Also means

achievement

Usage Note

Réussite is the noun form of réussir ('to succeed'). It emphasises the outcome of success rather than the process, contrasting with succès which can be more about acclaim. Une réussite scolaire means 'academic achievement'. In card games, réussite also means 'patience' (the solo card game known in English as 'solitaire').

Examples

"Sa réussite est le fruit de son travail."

Natural Translation

His success is the fruit of his work.

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