reach for

tendre la main vers

Avancer la main ou le bras vers quelque chose pour le prendre ou le toucher.

En anglais simple : To move your hand or arm toward something because you want to take or touch it.

• He reached for his cup.
• She reached for the book on the top shelf.
• Why are you reaching for my phone?

Comment l'utiliser : reach for someone/something (She reached for my hand.)

Synonymes : stretch for

Expressions courantes : reach for something, reach for someone, reach for help

viser, aspirer à

Chercher à obtenir quelque chose qu’on désire, surtout un objectif difficile ou ambitieux.

En anglais simple : To try to achieve something you want, especially a difficult or ambitious goal.

• She is reaching for success.
• The team reached for a higher standard of care.
• We encourage students to reach for their dreams.

Comment l'utiliser : reach for something (Young athletes should reach for their highest goals.)

Synonymes : aim for, strive for, aspire to

Expressions courantes : reach for success, reach for excellence, reach for greatness