French word atteindre comes from Latin attingo, and later Old French ataindre (To reach.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| attingo | Latin (lat) | (in eating) I touch, taste.. I am contiguous to, lie near, border upon.. I am similar; I belong, relate or appertain to, concern.. I approach, reach, arrive at.. I assault; strike, attack.. I come in contact with, touch.. I mention slightly, touch upon.. I touch, affect, interest, reach.. I undertake, enter upon, engage in,. |
| *attangere | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| ataindre | Old French (fro) | To reach. |
| atteindre | French (fr) | To accomplish. To achieve. To attain. To reach. |