arrivé
/aʁi.ve/Having reached a destination or a particular state; arrived.
Le train est arrivé à l'heure.
The train arrived on time.
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Having achieved a goal or a certain level of success.
Elle est arrivée au sommet de sa carrière.
She has arrived at the pinnacle of her career.
Often used to describe someone who has reached a significant milestone.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Past Participle
'Arrivé' is the past participle of 'arriver' and is often used with auxiliary verbs like 'être' to form compound tenses.
⚡Gold Rule
Agreement in Gender and Number
As an adjective, 'arrivé' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, 'les invités arrivés' (the arrived guests).
📖Word Origin
From the past participle of the French verb 'arriver' (to arrive), derived from Old French 'ariver' and ultimately from Latin 'adripare' (to reach the shore).
📝Usage Notes
The past participle 'arrivé' is commonly used as an adjective to describe someone or something that has arrived or reached a destination. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who has achieved success.