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    L'objet (en. The object)

    /l‿ɔb.ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Thing that can be perceived by the senses.
    He placed the object on the table.
    Il a placé l'objet sur la table.
    Purpose or aim of an action.
    The object of his trip is to learn the language.
    L'objet de son voyage est d'apprendre la langue.
    Entity that is being talked about or dealt with.
    This object of discussion is delicate.
    Cet objet de discussion est délicat.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'objectum', meaning 'that which is thrown before'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the object of my desires
    That which is strongly desired.
    l'objet de mes désirs
    good for the object
    Useful or in accordance with the intended use.
    bon à l'objet
    obsession with the object
    Excessive concern for a particular subject.
    obsession de l'objet

    Related Words

    found object
    Found thing that does not belong to its discoverer.
    objet trouvé
    social object
    Purpose or mission of an organization.
    objet social
    artwork
    Work that has aesthetic value.
    objet d'art

    Slang Meanings

    Thing
    He picked up a thing on the way.
    Il a ramassé un truc sur le chemin.
    Whatchamacallit
    Pass me that whatchamacallit on the table.
    Passe-moi ce bidule sur la table.
    Doohickey
    I bought a doohickey to fix the car.
    J'ai acheté un machin pour réparer la voiture.