Ways to say it
| French |
|---|
| ayant du succès |
| marqué de succès |
| couronné de succès |
In French, the way you say "successful" depends on whether you are describing a person or thing that is currently thriving or an endeavor that has reached a successful conclusion. Ayant du succès is a descriptive way to say "having success," often used for people or things that are currently popular or thriving. Couronné de succès is used to describe an endeavor or project that has been highly successful.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase couronné de succès literally translates to "crowned with success".
Which one should you use?
Ayant du succès is a more literal and descriptive way to say "having success," typically used for things or people that are currently popular. In contrast, couronné de succès is used to describe the result of a specific endeavor or project that has been successful.
Did you know?
- While succès now means 'success', its Latin ancestor 'successus' was neutral and could describe any outcome, whether it was good or bad.
- The phrase couronné de succès evokes the ancient Greco-Roman tradition of placing a laurel wreath on the head of a victor.
- In French, the word succès is a close relative of the verb succéder, which means 'to follow' someone in a job or to inherit a title.
Examples in context
- Ce projet a été couronné de succès.This project was very successful.This sentence shows how to use couronné de succès to describe a project.Tatoeba #12662044 by lbdx, translation #10087120 by ddnktr
- Le blocus par la Grande-Bretagne et les autres alliés fut couronné de succès.The blockade by Britain and the other allies was very successful.This sentence uses couronné de succès to describe a blockade.Tatoeba #1689670 by sacredceltic, translation #804121 by Source_VOA
- Le centième Congrès mondial d'espéranto s'est tenu à Lille, dans le nord de la France, entre le vingt-cinq juillet et le premier août deux mille quinze : il a été couronné de succès et très émouvant.The hundredth World Congress of Esperanto occurred in Lille, in northern France, between the twenty-fifth of July and the first of August of 2015, it was successful and emotionally touching.This sentence uses couronné de succès to describe a congress.Tatoeba #4452081 by Rovo, translation #4433399 by Objectivesea
- Son projet a été très réussi.His project was very successful.
- Le lancement du produit a été couronné de succès.The product launch was crowned with success.
- Le film était vraiment réussi.The film was really successful.
- Son dernier album, c'est un vrai carton.His latest album is a real hit.
- Son entreprise est vraiment fructueuse.His business is really successful.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing a recent business presentation.
- GabrielEst-ce que ta présentation était ayant du succès ?Was your presentation successful?
- EmmaOui, j'ai eu beaucoup de retours positifs.Yes, I had a lot of positive feedback.
- GabrielC'est génial que ce soit un projet ayant du succès.It's great that it's a successful project.
- EmmaMerci Gabriel, je suis vraiment contente.Thanks Gabriel, I am really happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “successful” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ayant, de, du, succès, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
