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obtain in French

obtain in French is obtenir, avoir, avoir succès — obtain means to get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.

obtain in French

obtenir
verb
avoir
verb
avoir succès
verb
réussir
verb
s'établir
verb
se procurer
verb

What does "obtain" mean?

  1. verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
    "You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building."
  2. verb To be the case or hold true, especially in formal or legal contexts.
    "These rules obtain only in certain jurisdictions."
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obtain in a sentence

  • You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building.
  • She obtained a copy of the report through a public records request.
  • These rules obtain only in certain jurisdictions.

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What is "obtain" in French?

"obtain" in French is obtenir, avoir, avoir succès. obtain means: To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.

How do you use "obtain" in a sentence?

Example: "You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building." In French, "obtain" is obtenir, avoir, avoir succès.

Are there other ways to say "obtain" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "obtain": obtenir, avoir, avoir succès, réussir, s'établir, se procurer.

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