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    L’objet (en. The object)

    /l‿ɔbʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A material thing or representation of an idea.
    The wooden object on the table is a sculpture.
    L'objet en bois sur la table est une sculpture.
    The target or goal of something.
    The object of this study is to analyze human behavior.
    L'objet de cette étude est d'analyser le comportement humain.
    The subject or theme of a discussion.
    The object of the meeting is to plan the project.
    L'objet de la réunion est de planifier le projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'objectum', which means 'that which is placed before'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    object of desire
    A highly coveted or valued thing.
    objet de désir
    object of study
    The theme or subject of research.
    objet d'étude
    unidentified flying object (UFO)
    The phenomenon of an unexplained observation of an object in the sky.
    objet volant non identifié (OVNI)
    lost property
    A thing forgotten or left somewhere.
    objet perdu

    Related Words

    objective
    That which serves as a goal or target.
    objetif
    connected objects
    Objects that communicate via the Internet.
    objets connectés
    objectivity
    The quality of being objective, impartial.
    objectivité

    Slang Meanings

    A trivial or insignificant thing.
    It's just an object, nothing serious.
    C'est juste un objet, rien de sérieux.
    A fast consumer item.
    This gadget is a real fashion item.
    Ce gadget est un vrai objet de mode.