No. 1,452 in French

ambitions

Desires or goals to achieve success or distinction.

In a sentence

Ses ambitions l'incitent à travailler dur chaque jour.
Her ambitions drive her to work hard every day.
The word 'ambitions' in this sentence describes her personal goals and aspirations, motivating her actions.
Il a des ambitions de devenir écrivain célèbre.
He has ambitions to become a famous writer.
Here, 'ambitions' refers to his specific career aspirations or plans.
Les ambitions des dirigeants peuvent influencer significativement une nation.
The ambitions of leaders can significantly influence a nation.
In this context, 'ambitions' highlights personal or collective aims affecting societal outcomes.

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