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    But (en. Aim)

    byt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A goal is an objective to reach.
    The goal of this project is to improve productivity.
    Le but de ce projet est d'améliorer la productivité.
    A goal can also be a reason for doing something.
    His goal in studying is to obtain his diploma.
    Son but en étudiant est d'obtenir son diplôme.
    In sports, it is the action of scoring by sending the ball into the goalposts.
    He scored an exceptional goal during the match.
    Il a marqué un but exceptionnel lors du match.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'but', meaning 'end' or 'goal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to achieve a goal
    To accomplish or realize what one has set for oneself.
    atteindre un but
    a goal to achieve
    A goal that one absolutely wishes to achieve.
    un but à atteindre
    to set oneself a goal
    To determine a personal objective.
    se fixer un but

    Related Words

    objective
    What one wishes to achieve.
    objectif
    intention
    What one wants to accomplish.
    intention

    Slang Meanings

    Yeah
    He doesn't want to work to achieve his goal, yeah.
    Il ne veut pas travailler pour atteindre son but, mouais.
    Target
    He considers the diploma as a target.
    Il considère le diplôme comme une cible.