réussite

Réussite is a French noun meaning success or achievement. It denotes the attainment of a goal, the favorable outcome of an effort, or the realization of a desired result. The term is widely used across domains such as education, work, sport, and personal life.

The related verb réussir means to succeed, and réussite is the nominal form; the adjective réussi describes a successful outcome. In phrases, one speaks of une réussite scolaire, une réussite professionnelle, or la réussite d’un projet.

In educational contexts, réussite scolaire refers to academic achievement, often measured by grades or completion. In the workforce, réussite professionnelle denotes career progression or successful project delivery. In everyday life, réussite can refer to achieving personal goals or overcoming challenges.

Socially, réussite is linked to merit and effort, and expectations about achievement can shape policy and family dynamics. Critics note that definitions of success vary across cultures and may privilege material or formal outcomes, potentially marginalizing well-being or ethical considerations.

In academic research, réussite is considered alongside conceptions of well-being, fulfillment, and social capital; success is recognized as relative and contingent on opportunity, timing, and context. Related terms include échec and le succès.