parvenir

parvenir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to reach
Nous avons dû marcher rapidement pour parvenir au refuge avant qu’il ne fasse nuit.We had to hike quickly to reach the shelter before it got dark.
b. to get to
Le groupe d'amis est parvenu à la crique en bateau.The group of friends got to the cove by boat.
a. to reach
Le groupe est parvenu à son objectif de vendre un million d’exemplaires de son album.The band reached its goal of selling one million copies of its album.
b. to achieve
Après avoir fait des études d'art, Louane est enfin parvenue à ses fins en devenant peintre.After studying art, Louane finally achieved her goal of becoming a painter.
c. to manage to
Je suis parvenu à finir mon devoir de mathématiques, mais c’était difficile.I managed to finish my math assignment, but it was hard.
d. to succeed in
Le vendeur n’est pas parvenu à convaincre le client de souscrire une assurance.The salesman didn't succeed in convincing the client to purchase an insurance policy.
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