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    Mission (en. Assignment)

    /mi.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Work or task to be accomplished, often in a professional setting.
    My mission is to organize the annual conference.
    Ma mission consiste à organiser la conférence annuelle.
    Object or goal of an action.
    His mission is to promote local culture.
    Sa mission est de promouvoir la culture locale.
    Set of activities carried out to achieve an objective.
    The team was sent on a humanitarian mission.
    L'équipe a été envoyée en mission humanitaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'missio', meaning 'the act of sending'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mission impossible
    A task that seems unachievable.
    mission impossible
    peace mission
    Operation aimed at establishing or maintaining peace.
    mission de paix
    service mission
    Role or function in a service area.
    mission de service

    Related Words

    missionary
    A person who is sent to spread a belief.
    missionnaire
    commissions
    Tasks or obligations assigned to a person or group.
    commissions
    intermission
    Break between two acts of a play.
    intermission

    Slang Meanings

    An action or task to be accomplished that is perceived as slightly important.
    I have a small mission to do today, nothing too serious.
    J'ai une petite mission à faire aujourd'hui, rien de trop sérieux.
    Used to refer to an outing or activity with friends.
    We're going on a mission to the mall tonight.
    On va faire une mission au centre commercial ce soir.