Projet (en. Project)

/pʁo.ʒɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A project is a planned initiative aimed at achieving a goal.
We have developed a project to improve public transport.
Nous avons élaboré un projet pour améliorer le transport en commun.
It is a concrete proposal submitted for evaluation.
She submitted a project to the municipality to build a park.
Elle a soumis un projet à la municipalité pour construire un parc.
A project can also refer to an artistic work in progress.
His novel project is progressing rapidly.
Son projet de roman avance à grands pas.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'proyectum', which means 'that which is thrown forward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a project in mind
to have an idea or a plan to execute.
avoir un projet en tête
to implement a project
to start realizing a project.
mettre un projet en œuvre
bill
proposed text for discussion and voting in a parliament.
projet de loi

Related Words

programmer
To foresee and organize actions over time.
programmer
planning
Process of developing a plan.
planification
business
Action of creating an economic project.
entreprise

Slang Meanings

A big plan.
It's a crazy project he's got!
C'est un projet de dingue qu'il a !
A secret plan.
Hey, do you have a hidden project?
Dis donc, t'as un projet caché ?