succes fou: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very High (A1)Neutral - Used in all registers from formal to informal.
Quick answer
What does “succes fou” mean?
The achievement of a desired aim or outcome.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The achievement of a desired aim or outcome.
1) The attainment of wealth, fame, or social status. 2) A person or thing that achieves popularity or profit.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minimal semantic difference. Slightly more frequent in American business/personal development contexts.
Connotations
Both share positive connotations of achievement. UK usage can sometimes carry a subtle nuance of measured or respectable achievement, while US usage may more readily embrace conspicuous or entrepreneurial success.
Frequency
Comparably high frequency in both dialects.
Grammar
How to Use “succes fou” in a Sentence
achieve successmeet with successsuccess in + -ingsuccess at + nounsuccess as + roleVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “succes fou” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- The success of the scheme was down to community involvement.
- She's had a string of professional successes.
- We wished him every success in his new venture.
American English
- The product launch was an overnight success.
- He measures success by his team's happiness.
- Their success story inspired many startups.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Metrics like sales targets, project completion, market share.
Academic
Publication, graduation, research funding, experimental results.
Everyday
Passing a test, getting a job, completing a personal goal.
Technical
In computing, a successful operation (e.g., 'the query returned a success code').
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “succes fou”
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “succes fou”
- Incorrect preposition: 'success of the project' (possession) vs. 'success in completing the project' (area). Overuse as uncountable when a countable is needed (e.g., 'The book was a great success'). Misspelling: 'succes' (missing one 's').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is both. As an abstract concept (e.g., 'the pursuit of success'), it's uncountable. For specific instances or people (e.g., 'a great success', 'she is a success'), it's countable.
Common prepositions are 'in' (area/field: success in business), 'at' (activity: success at painting), 'of' (belonging to: the success of the plan), and 'as' (role: success as a leader).
'Success' is broader, often involving favorable results, recognition, or prosperity. 'Achievement' focuses more on something accomplished through skill, courage, or effort, regardless of external recognition.
Yes, it is common and idiomatic (e.g., 'She is a great success', 'He became a success overnight').
The achievement of a desired aim or outcome.
Succes fou is usually neutral - used in all registers from formal to informal. in register.
Succes fou: in British English it is pronounced /səkˈsɛs/, and in American English it is pronounced /səkˈsɛs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a roaring success”
- “nothing succeeds like success”
- “the key to success”
- “dressed for success”
- “success story”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'SUCcess starts with trying and ends with CElebrating the S'.
Conceptual Metaphor
SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY/DESTINATION (e.g., 'path to success', 'reach success'), SUCCESS IS UP (e.g., 'climb to success'), SUCCESS IS A VALUABLE OBJECT (e.g., 'achieve success').
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'success' INCORRECTLY?