What does aboutir in French mean?

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

The word aboutir in French means succeed, end in, end in, come to a compromise. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word aboutir

succeed

verbe intransitif (réussir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les négociations ont abouti.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. At one point, we thought the project would fail, but it came good in the end.

end in

verbe transitif indirect (déboucher sur [qch])

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Les négociations ont abouti à un accord de paix.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Poor diet can result in health problems.

end in

verbe transitif indirect (arriver quelque part)

Cette rue aboutit à un cul de sac.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The road gradually narrows and ends at a field gate.

come to a compromise

locution verbale (trouver un arrangement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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