réussir/ʁe.y.siʁ/
verb · A2 · Frequency 582
verb
Meanings
to manage to do something
Commonly used to indicate successfully completing an action or task, found in both spoken and written language.
to pass (a test); to succeed at something
Often used in the context of exams or assessments, meaning to pass or achieve success.
Examples
Elle espère réussir à réparer son vélo toute seule.
She hopes to manage to repair her bicycle by herself.
Pour réussir cet examen, il faut réviser régulièrement.
To pass this exam, you have to study regularly.
Son équipe travaille dur pour réussir le lancement du produit.
His team is working hard to make the product launch a success.
Collocations
- réussir à convaincre quelqu’unto manage to convince someone
- réussir son examento pass one's exam
Common mistakes
réussir de convaincre quelqu’un
réussir à convaincre quelqu’un
When réussir means “to manage to do something,” it must be followed by an infinitive introduced by à, not de.
Related words
antonyméchouerto fail, fall through, miscarry
Grammar note
The verb réussir uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to manage to do something
Commonly used to indicate successfully completing an action or task, found in both spoken and written language.
to pass (a test); to succeed at something
Often used in the context of exams or assessments, meaning to pass or achieve success.
Examples
En réussissant à réparer son vélo, Hugo a évité de prendre le bus.
By managing to repair his bicycle, Hugo avoided taking the bus.
Réussissant à résoudre le problème seule, Nina a gagné du temps.
Managing to solve the problem on her own, Nina saved time.
Réussissant son examen du premier coup, Karim a pu commencer sa formation.
Passing his exam on the first try, Karim was able to begin his training.
Grammar note
The verb réussir uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to manage to do something
Commonly used to indicate successfully completing an action or task, found in both spoken and written language.
to pass (a test); to succeed at something
Often used in the context of exams or assessments, meaning to pass or achieve success.
Examples
Elle a réussi à réparer son vélo seule.
She managed to repair her bicycle by herself.
Il a réussi son examen de conduite.
He passed his driving test.
Le spectacle a réussi malgré les difficultés techniques.
The show succeeded despite the technical difficulties.
Collocations
- réussir à convaincre quelqu’unto manage to convince someone
- réussir son examento pass one's exam
Common mistakes
réussir de convaincre quelqu’un
réussir à convaincre quelqu’un
When réussir means “to manage to do something,” it must be followed by an infinitive introduced by à, not de.
Related words
antonyméchouerto fail, fall through, miscarry
Grammar note
The verb réussir uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to manage to do something
Commonly used to indicate successfully completing an action or task, found in both spoken and written language.
to pass (a test); to succeed at something
Often used in the context of exams or assessments, meaning to pass or achieve success.
Examples
Je réussis à réparer la chaise sans aide.
I manage to repair the chair without help.
Après plusieurs essais, je réussis à ouvrir la serrure.
After several attempts, I manage to open the lock.
Je réussis mon examen de conduite du premier coup.
I pass my driving test on the first try.
Grammar note
The verb réussir uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to manage to do something
Commonly used to indicate successfully completing an action or task, found in both spoken and written language.
to pass (a test); to succeed at something
Often used in the context of exams or assessments, meaning to pass or achieve success.
Examples
Elle réussit à réparer son vélo avant la tombée de la nuit.
She managed to repair her bicycle before nightfall.
Il réussit son examen malgré une préparation assez courte.
He passed his exam despite a rather short preparation period.
Notre petite entreprise réussit grâce à la fidélité de ses clients.
Our small business succeeded thanks to the loyalty of its customers.
Grammar note
The verb réussir uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.