What does réussi in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word réussi in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use réussi in French.

The word réussi in French means successful, be a success, pass, succeed, succeed, manage to do, pass, turn out well for, not agree with, do well, fully loaded, self-made. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word réussi

successful

adjectif (qui a du succès)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette fête est très réussie. // L'élément le plus réussi de ce tableau est le visage du personnage principal.
That party was a great success.

be a success

verbe transitif (réaliser avec succès) (object as subject)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je suis contente parce que j'ai bien réussi ma crème fouettée.
I'm pleased because my whipped cream was a success.

pass

verbe transitif (obtenir : un examen) (exam)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Dans ce numéro, nous vous donnerons dix conseils pour réussir vos examens.
In this issue, we'll give you ten tips for passing your exams.

succeed

verbe intransitif (se terminer par un succès)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La création de son entreprise a réussi.
The establishment of his business was a success.

succeed

verbe intransitif (obtenir un succès, avoir de la réussite)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Mon fils a réussi : il est marié à une femme charmante, il a des enfants adorables et il a un bon métier. Raymond réussit très bien dans son métier
Raymond does quite well in his profession.

manage to do

verbe transitif indirect (parvenir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mon frère ne réussit jamais à être à l'heure. L'association a réussi à collecter plus 10 000 € pour les enfants d'Afrique.
The charity has succeeded in collecting more than €10,000 for children in Africa.

pass

verbe transitif indirect (obtenir un succès) (exam, test)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mon fils a réussi à son concours.
My son passed his exam.

turn out well for

verbe transitif indirect (être favorable à)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Thomas semblait être un citadin pur jus mais finalement, sa nouvelle vie à la campagne semble lui réussir : il a l'air épanoui et plein d'énergie.
Thomas seemed to be a pure city-dweller, but in the end, his new life in the country seemed to turn out well for him: he seems radiant and full of energy.

not agree with

locution verbale (en pas être favorable à)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le mariage ne réussit pas à Barney : il est devenu obèse et il a l'air complètement amorphe. Les fruits de mer ne me réussissent pas : j'ai encore vomi toute la nuit !
Marriage doesn't agree with Barney; he's become obese and seems entirely lifeless. Seafood doesn't agre with me; I spent the night throwing up again.

do well

verbe intransitif (croître, se développer)

Toutes les variétés de pins réussissent dans notre région.
All varieties of pine do well in our region.

fully loaded

(fin de chargement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

self-made

locution adjectivale (autodidacte)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Marcel est un employé qui a réussi tout seul.

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