Projeté (en. Projected)

/pʁo.ʒe.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has been projected or planned for the future.
The projected amount for this project exceeds our expectations.
Le montant projeté pour ce projet dépasse nos attentes.
Referring to something imaginary or not yet realized.
The film presents a projected future that is very different from ours.
Le film présente un avenir projeté qui est très différent du nôtre.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'projeter', which comes from the Latin 'proiectare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

projected into the future
Anticipated or planned for the future.
projeté dans l'avenir
a projected figure
An estimated figure that is supposed to materialize in the future.
un chiffre projeté

Related Words

project
A plan or intention to achieve something.
projet
anticipation
The action of anticipating or expecting an event.
anticipation

Slang Meanings

In the context of plans that fall through.
His project was projected like a house of cards.
Son projet a été projeté comme un château de cartes.
To refer to something that seems unrealistic.
It's a projected project, it will never work.
C'est un projet projeté, ça ne va jamais marcher.