arrivée
L'arrivée du train était prévue pour 18h.
The train's arrival was scheduled for 6 PM.
The act of arriving or the state of having arrived, especially at a destination.
Nous avons célébré l'arrivée de notre nouveau collègue.
We celebrated the arrival of our new colleague.
L'arrivée des vacances était très attendue.
The arrival of the holidays was highly anticipated.
Can refer to the event itself or the person/thing arriving.
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Gender Agreement
'Arrivée' is feminine, so adjectives must agree: 'une arrivée rapide' (a quick arrival).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal writing, prefer 'arrivée' for events or objects; in speech, 'arrivage' is common for goods.
Word Origin
From Old French 'arriver' (to arrive), from Vulgar Latin 'adripare', from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'ripare' (to reach the shore).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, often used in travel, logistics, and event planning. In informal contexts, can refer to any arrival, including people or objects.