victoire
/vik.twaʁ/feminine
The English word "victory" is translated into French as victoire.
victoire refers to the condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort. An instance of this.
Meaning: condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort, an instance of this (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because victoire is a feminine noun, the indefinite article une must be used instead of the masculine un (as in une victoire).
How do you pronounce it?
/vik.twaʁ/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The French word victoire is also a common female given name, though it is much rarer today than it was in the 19th century.
- In French sports reporting, you might hear the phrase victoire à l'arrachée, which literally translates to a 'victory snatched away'.
- In French military history, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris is the most famous architectural monument dedicated to the concept of victoire.
Examples in context
- Je sens une victoire.I sense a victory.This sentence shows how to express sensing a victoire.Tatoeba #8731637 by Julien_PDC, translation #5757945 by CM
- Victoire pour l'Inde !Victory to India!This sentence is an example of an exclamation for victoire.Tatoeba #8731630 by Julien_PDC, translation #7009505 by sabretou
- La victoire est à vous.The victory is yours.This sentence demonstrates how to state that the victoire belongs to someone.Tatoeba #8731635 by Julien_PDC, translation #3727521 by CM
- Notre équipe a remporté une brillante victoire hier soir.Our team achieved a brilliant victory last night.
- La victoire de leur pays aux Jeux Olympiques a été un vrai triomphe.The victory of their country in the Olympic Games was a real triumph.
- Sa détermination a conduit à son succès sur le champ de bataille.His determination led to his victory on the battlefield.
- Nous avons enfin gagné le match de football.We finally won the football game.
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Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are watching a sports match together.
- ManonRegarde, c'est enfin la victoire !Look, it's finally the victory!
- HugoJe n'en doutais pas une seconde.I didn't doubt it for a second.
- ManonCette victoire était vraiment méritée.This victory was truly deserved.
- HugoOui, ils ont très bien joué.Yes, they played very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “victory” translations and entries victoire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
