Rechercher
to obtain
01
obtenir
to get something, often with difficulty
Transitive: to obtain sth
Example
She obtains a new book from the library every week.
The students are obtaining practical experience through internships.
By this time, she has already obtained a degree in computer science.
02
prévaloir, s'appliquer
to be widely common, applied, or recognized
Intransitive
FormalExample
In many cultures, the custom of shaking hands as a greeting still obtains.
The principle of equality before the law obtains in most democratic societies.
The belief in karma and reincarnation obtains in various Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.
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