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arrivée

English translation of arrivée

arrival

The French word 'arrivée' is a feminine noun commonly used to mean arrival. It is used when referring to the act of reaching or attaining a place, similar to how 'arrival' is used in English. Example: 'Son arrivée a surpris tout le monde' translates to 'His arrival surprised everyone'.


Example sentences using: arrivée

L'arrivée du train a été retardée.

English translation of L'arrivée du train a été retardée.

The arrival of the train was delayed.

In this example, 'arrivée' is used as a noun to indicate the arrival of the train. The phrase allows us to understand that the train has been delayed.

Nous avons célébré son arrivée avec une fête surprise.

English translation of Nous avons célébré son arrivée avec une fête surprise.

We celebrated his arrival with a surprise party.

In this phrase, 'arrivée' is again used as a noun to signify someone's arrival. The party was organized in celebration of this person's arrival.

Après une longue journée de voyage, son arrivée à la maison a été un soulagement.

English translation of Après une longue journée de voyage, son arrivée à la maison a été un soulagement.

After a long day of travel, his arrival home was a relief.

In this last example, 'arrivée' is used as a noun to indicate the person's return or arrival at home after a long day. The fact that it was a relief emphasizes the exhaustion or challenge overcome by the journey.

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