Kilo Lingo

/a.tɛ̃dʁ/

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Translation

to reach, to attain

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin attangere, an altered form of Latin attingere ('to touch, to reach'), from ad ('to') and tangere ('to touch'). English 'attain' and 'tangent' share the root.

Origin
Vulgar Latin
Root
attingere
English cognates
attain, tangent

Grammar

Verb type-re irregular (like peindre)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

.

He managed to reach his goal this year.

' l'étagère.

I cannot reach the top of the shelf.

.

We must reach the town before nightfall.

euros .

The price can reach a thousand euros this season.

atteint .

She reached her dream thanks to a lot of work.

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This word is part of lesson 22.