arrival
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
3 sur 5The 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.
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.
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.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
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
The family gathered at the terminal to celebrate the arrival of their eldest son after years abroad.
everydayThe family gathered at the terminal to celebrate the arrival of their eldest son after years abroad.
The arrival of the foreign dignitaries was meticulously coordinated by the protocol office to ensure absolute security.
formalThe arrival of the foreign dignitaries was meticulously coordinated by the protocol office to ensure absolute security.
I missed the arrival of the appetizers because I was busy chatting in the hallway.
informalI missed the arrival of the appetizers because I was busy chatting in the hallway.
Historians often debate whether the arrival of the printing press was the primary catalyst for the Reformation.
academicHistorians often debate whether the arrival of the printing press was the primary catalyst for the Reformation.
Our quarterly projections have been revised upward following the arrival of several high-profile contracts.
businessOur quarterly projections have been revised upward following the arrival of several high-profile contracts.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
Advent is specifically used for the arrival of a notable person or a significant invention, while arrival is more general.
Approach refers to the process of getting closer, whereas arrival is the completion of that process.
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.
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).
Astuce mémo
Visualize the 'ARR' in Arrival as an 'ARR'ow finally hitting its target destination.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French 'arivaile', originating from 'ariver' meaning 'to come to shore'.
Modèles grammaticaux
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
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1The 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
A1A 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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