🇫🇷 How to say

“to get” in French

obtenir
Illustration of "to get" in a French cultural setting
A student proudly holds up a diploma after years of hard work, finally obtaining their degree on graduation day.

Usage note

Use 'obtenir' when you achieve or acquire something through effort, like a diploma or a good grade—it's more formal than 'avoir' (to have) and implies earning.

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