C2 verb Neutre

arrival

/əˈraɪ.vəl/

The act of reaching a destination or the point in time when something happens or begins. In a broader C2 context, it often refers to the emergence or introduction of a significant person, idea, or innovation that changes a landscape.

Exemples

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1

The family gathered at the terminal to celebrate the arrival of their eldest son after years abroad.

The family gathered at the terminal to celebrate the arrival of their eldest son after years abroad.

2

The arrival of the foreign dignitaries was meticulously coordinated by the protocol office to ensure absolute security.

The arrival of the foreign dignitaries was meticulously coordinated by the protocol office to ensure absolute security.

3

I missed the arrival of the appetizers because I was busy chatting in the hallway.

I missed the arrival of the appetizers because I was busy chatting in the hallway.

Famille de mots

Nom
arrival
Verb
arrive
Adjectif
arrived
Apparenté
arriver
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Astuce mémo

Visualize the 'ARR' in Arrival as an 'ARR'ow finally hitting its target destination.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of the digital age has fundamentally transformed how we perceive intellectual property.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : arrival

Exemples

1

The family gathered at the terminal to celebrate the arrival of their eldest son after years abroad.

everyday

The family gathered at the terminal to celebrate the arrival of their eldest son after years abroad.

2

The arrival of the foreign dignitaries was meticulously coordinated by the protocol office to ensure absolute security.

formal

The arrival of the foreign dignitaries was meticulously coordinated by the protocol office to ensure absolute security.

3

I missed the arrival of the appetizers because I was busy chatting in the hallway.

informal

I missed the arrival of the appetizers because I was busy chatting in the hallway.

4

Historians often debate whether the arrival of the printing press was the primary catalyst for the Reformation.

academic

Historians often debate whether the arrival of the printing press was the primary catalyst for the Reformation.

5

Our quarterly projections have been revised upward following the arrival of several high-profile contracts.

business

Our quarterly projections have been revised upward following the arrival of several high-profile contracts.

Famille de mots

Nom
arrival
Verb
arrive
Adjectif
arrived
Apparenté
arriver

Collocations courantes

imminent arrival coming or reaching a place very soon
scheduled arrival the time at which someone or something is planned to arrive
upon arrival at the moment of reaching a specific place
late arrival a person or thing that reaches a destination after the expected time
the arrival of an era the beginning of a new significant period of time

Phrases Courantes

dead on arrival

already failed or useless at the moment of introduction

new arrival

a person, often a baby, who has just joined a group or family

arrival of the fittest

a play on words regarding the origin or appearance of new biological forms

Souvent confondu avec

arrival vs advent

Advent is specifically used for the arrival of a notable person or a significant invention, while arrival is more general.

arrival vs approach

Approach refers to the process of getting closer, whereas arrival is the completion of that process.

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Notes d'usage

At a C2 level, use 'arrival' to describe abstract concepts like the start of a movement or the implementation of a system, not just physical travel.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the preposition 'to' (arrival to the city), but it should be 'at' for specific points (arrival at the station) or 'in' for larger areas (arrival in London).

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Astuce mémo

Visualize the 'ARR' in Arrival as an 'ARR'ow finally hitting its target destination.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'arivaile', originating from 'ariver' meaning 'to come to shore'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable and uncountable noun followed by prepositions 'at', 'in', or 'of' often preceded by adjectives like 'imminent', 'delayed', or 'expected'
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, the arrival of a guest involves specific welcoming rituals, such as offering bread and salt or tea.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of the digital age has fundamentally transformed how we perceive intellectual property.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : arrival

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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