lesuccès

masculine

/syk.sɛ/

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Translation

success

Word origin

From Latin successus ('an outcome, an advance'), from succedere ('to follow after, to go up'). The same root gives English 'success' and 'succeed'.

Origin
Latin
Root
successus
English cognates
success, succeed

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsuccèsirregular

Examples

.

His first film was a great success.

l' .

The success of the company rests on its team.

.

I wish you much success in your studies.

.

This song was a huge success this summer.

échecs, goûté .

After several failures, he finally tasted success.

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