Arrivées

Arrivées is the feminine plural form of the French noun arrivée, meaning the act of arriving or the people and things that have arrived. It denotes arrivals in time and space, such as travelers, shipments, or events, and can refer to the moment when someone or something reaches a destination.

In transportation and logistics, arrivées is widely used on timetables, information boards, and notices. Signage at airports, railway stations, and bus terminals often lists "arrivées" alongside "départs" to indicate incoming services. Common expressions include les arrivées prévues, l’heure d’arrivée, and à son arrivée.

Arrivées can also refer to new occupants, guests, or participants who have recently joined a place or event, for example in hotel lobbies or conference settings. In sports and racing, l’arrivée designates the finish line or the moment of completion; the plural may appear when describing multiple events or stages: les arrivées.

Etymology traces arrivées to the verb arriver, itself derived from Old French ariver and ultimately linked to Latin roots, with the noun form aligning with other -ée nouns that express actions or results.

See also: arrivée, départ, horaire, tableau d’arrivées et de départs, arrivée tardive, arrivée sur les lieux.