accomplissement

Accomplissement is a French noun meaning the act of accomplishing something, the completion of a task, or the achievement of a goal. More broadly, it can refer to a sense of fulfillment or self-realization that results from reaching a desired outcome.

The term is derived from the verb accomplir (to accomplish, to fulfill) with the noun suffix -issement. Accomplir traces to Old French acomplir, from Latin completus “completed” via Romance language developments.

In everyday French, accomplissement covers both external outcomes and internal satisfaction: l'accomplissement d'un projet (completion of a project), l'accomplissement d'un devoir, or l'accomplissement de soi in philosophical or psychological contexts. The nuance depends on context; it can signify practical success or personal growth.

In English, possible renderings include accomplishment, achievement, completion, or fulfillment. The choice depends on context. Examples: l'accomplissement d'un rêve = the accomplishment of a dream; un sens d'accomplissement = a sense of accomplishment.