atteignable

Atteignable is a French adjective meaning capable of being reached or achieved. It describes things that can be physically reached, such as a location, or more abstract goals or outcomes that are realistically achievable. In everyday usage, it is often paired with nouns like objectif (goal) or cible (target).

Etymology and morphology: The word is formed from the verb atteindre ('to reach') with the -able suffix, signalling possibility or capability. In French, the masculine singular and feminine singular forms are identical: "un objectif atteignable" and "une cible atteignable". The plural form is "atteignables" for both genders.

Usage and nuance: "atteignable" signals feasibility and practicality, in contrast with terms that imply difficulty or impossibility. In planning and management, phrases such as "objectifs atteignables" are common to promote realism. The word is also used in geography to describe routes or locations that can be reached within given constraints.

See also: Inatteignable (inaccessible), atteindre; Attainable is the English cognate, used similarly to express feasibility. The term is widely understood in bilingual contexts and translations.