arriver
to arrive
The French word 'arriver' is a verb used in the same contexts as 'to arrive' in English. It is commonly used to express the completion of a journey - whether literal, as in reaching a physical destination, or metaphorical, as in reaching a conclusion.
Example sentences using: arriver
Quand vas-tu arriver?
When will you arrive?
In this sentence, 'arriver' is used to inquire about the time of arrival. The direct English translation is 'When will you arrive?' The sentence structure in French is similar to English, placing the verb 'arriver' after the subject 'tu'.
Je viens d'arriver à Paris.
I just arrived in Paris.
In this sentence, 'arriver' is used to denote recent completion of arrival. The phrase 'viens d'arriver' is a common French phrase that translates to 'just arrived'. Note that the preposition 'à' follows 'arriver' when discussing arrival at a location.
Ils vont arriver demain.
They will arrive tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'arriver' is used in the future tense to express an upcoming event. 'Ils vont arriver' translates directly to 'They are going to arrive', but in English, it's more natural to say 'They will arrive'. The adverb 'demain' at the end of the sentence signifies the event is happening the next day.