arriver

This is the 604th most frequent French word.


arriver

"Arriver" means "to arrive" or "to happen" in English.


Here, 'arriver' is used in the context of physically reaching a destination or place.

Il est arrivé à l'heure pour le dîner.

He arrived on time for dinner.


In this context, 'arriver' means that an event or situation can occur or take place.

Tout peut arriver si tu y crois.

Anything can happen if you believe in it.


Here, 'arriver' implies the ability to achieve or accomplish something, often used with 'à + infinitive'.

Je n'arrive pas à ouvrir ce bocal.

I can't manage to open this jar.