accomplissons

Accomplissons is the present indicative form of the French verb accomplir for the subject nous. It translates roughly as “we accomplish” or “we complete,” depending on context. The verb accomplir comes from Old French accomplir, which in turn traces to Latin completare, built from a prefix meaning “together” or “to completion” and the root related to completing or filling. In modern French, accomplir is transitive and typically takes a direct object.

Grammatical notes and usage: Accomplir is a regular -ir verb. Its present tense forms are je accomplis, tu accomplis, il accomplit, nous accomplissons, vous accomplissez, ils accomplissent. The stem is accompliss- and the endings follow the standard -ir verb pattern. The past participle is accompli and is used with the auxiliary avoir to form the passé composé (e.g., j’ai accompli, nous avons accompli). The word is commonly used with nouns such as une tâche, une mission, un objectif or un rêve to express completion or fulfillment.

Common meanings and examples: Accomplir conveys completing a task, fulfilling a duty, or achieving a goal. Examples include: Nous accomplissons notre mission aujourd’hui. Il a accompli ses promesses. The related noun accomplishment is accomplissement, and its plural is accomplissements, referring to achievements or realized results.

Distinctions: Accomplissons is not a noun; it is the specific verb form for “we accomplish.” The noun form, accomplissement, is used when speaking of achievements in a more general sense. As with many French verbs, meaning can shift slightly with context, from merely finishing to bringing something to its intended purpose or effect.