No. 192 in French
succès
Success.
In a sentence
Son succès dans les affaires inspire beaucoup de gens.
His success in business inspires many people.
In this sentence, 'succès' refers to an achievement or accomplishment attained in a professional context.
Le film a été un grand succès au box-office.
The movie was a big success at the box office.
Here, 'succès' indicates the popularity or acceptance of an artistic or commercial venture.
Pour atteindre le succès, il faut du travail et de la persévérance.
To achieve success, one needs work and perseverance.
In this usage, 'succès' generally denotes the state of having achieved a goal or gained recognition.
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