adjective
accompli
accomplish
Definition & meaning
The French word accompli is an adjective that describes someone or something that has reached a high level of perfection, completeness, or professional mastery.
- Finished or complete: It describes an action or task that has been fully carried out or brought to an end (often used in the phrase fait accompli).
- Skilled or accomplished: When applied to a person, it means they are highly proficient, talented, or skilled in a particular field, such as an "accomplished artist" (un artiste accompli).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Accompli is the past participle of the verb accomplir.
- It functions as an adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (e.g., une femme accomplie).
Origin:
- It derives from the Old French acomplir, which comes from the Vulgar Latin accomplere, formed by the prefix ad- (to) and complere (to fill up or complete).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Achevé (finished/completed)
- Parfait (perfect)
- Expérimenté (experienced/skilled)
- Réalisé (realized/carried out)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Il se sent très accompli après avoir terminé ce projet.adjective
He feels very accomplished after finishing this project.
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