/a.kɔ̃.pliʁ/
Translation
to accomplish, to carry out, to fulfil
Word origin
From Old French acomplir, from Vulgar Latin accomplere, built on Latin ad- ('to') and complere ('to fill up, to finish'). English 'accomplish' was borrowed from the Old French verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- complere
- English cognates
- accomplish, complete, complement
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ir (finir-style) conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | accomplis | accomplissais | accomplis | accomplirai | accomplirais |
| tu | accomplis | accomplissais | accomplis | accompliras | accomplirais |
| il/elle | accomplit | accomplissait | accomplit | accomplira | accomplirait |
| nous | accomplissons | accomplissions | accomplîmes | accomplirons | accomplirions |
| vous | accomplissez | accomplissiez | accomplîtes | accomplirez | accompliriez |
| ils/elles | accomplissent | accomplissaient | accomplirent | accompliront | accompliraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | accomplisse | accomplisse |
| tu | accomplisses | accomplisses |
| il/elle | accomplisse | accomplît |
| nous | accomplissions | accomplissions |
| vous | accomplissiez | accomplissiez |
| ils/elles | accomplissent | accomplissent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | accomplis |
| nous | accomplissons |
| vous | accomplissez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- accomplissant
- Past participle
- accompli · accomplie · accomplis · accomplies
Examples
.
He carried out his mission without complaining.
.
We have a great deal to accomplish before Friday.
.
She does her work with rare care.
formalités .
There are still a few formalities to complete before departure.
, cette .
In thirty years, this team has accomplished remarkable things.
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