Translations

reachverb
reached
Past Simple
reached
Past Participle
reaching
Gerund
UK
/riːtʃ/
US
/ritʃ/
joindrePour entrer en contact avec quelqu’un, notamment par téléphone ou par courriel.
I tried to reach him, but his phone was off.
J’ai essayé de le joindre, mais son téléphone était éteint.
atteindreSens général : arriver à, toucher, obtenir ou s’étendre jusqu’à.
We reached the hotel after a long drive.
Nous avons atteint l’hôtel après un long trajet.
Antonyms
reachnoun
reaches
pl
portéeAu sens d’étendue, de portée ou d’influence.
The reach of the new law extends to all citizens in the country.
La portée de la nouvelle loi s’étend à tous les citoyens du pays.
portéeDistance que le bras peut atteindre.
The book was just out of my reach on the top shelf.
Le livre était juste hors de ma portée sur l’étagère du haut.
étendueAu sens d’étendue continue de terre ou d’eau.
The river's reach was calm and serene, perfect for a leisurely boat ride.
L’étendue de la rivière était calme et sereine, parfaite pour une promenade en bateau.
Additional translations
allongeGeste ou mouvement pour tendre le bras et saisir quelque chose.
tronçonS’emploie surtout pour un cours d’eau.

Definitions

reachverb
To arrive at a destination.
We reached the hotel after a long drive.
To extend or stretch out to touch or grasp something.
She reached for the book on the top shelf.
To achieve or attain a goal or level.
He finally reached his target weight after months of dieting.
To communicate with someone, especially by phone or email.
I tried to reach him, but his phone was off.
To make contact with or influence someone.
The charity's message reached a wide audience.
To extend or continue to a specified point, distance, or level in space or time.
The ladder reaches the roof, so we can start the repairs.
reachnoun
The extent or range of application, effect, or influence.
The reach of the new law extends to all citizens in the country.
The distance over which someone can stretch out their arm to touch something.
The book was just out of my reach on the top shelf.
An act of stretching out an arm to touch or grasp something.
With a quick reach, she grabbed the falling vase.
A continuous stretch or expanse, especially of water or land.
The river's reach was calm and serene, perfect for a leisurely boat ride.