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je parvins

managed to, succeeded in

→ parvenir
par by + vin to come + s je/tu simple past ending
verb · 1st-person singular / 2nd-person singular, past tense Rare #48,507
managed to, succeeded in Passé simple, mainly used in written storytelling and formal or literary contexts.
FR: Je parvins à ouvrir la porte.
EN: I managed to open the door.
Conjugation of parvenir
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First parvins —
Second parvins —
Third parvint —

Je regardai par-dessus mon épaule, puis parvins à me lever à mon tour.

I glanced over my shoulder, then managed to get to my feet too.

Je parvins à achever le travail.

I managed to finish the work.

Je parvins à avoir l'eau.

I managed to get the water.

Je ne parvins pas à contenir ma colère.

I couldn't contain my anger.