French Word · Intermediate
achever
to finish, to complete
Pronunciation: /aʃ.ve/
Meaning
to finish, to complete
Example
Ayant donc achevé ses préparatifs, il ne voulut pas attendre davantage pour mettre à exécution son projet.
Having thus completed his preparations, he did not want to wait any longer to put his project into execution.
Practice tips
- Practice achever out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.