Projets (en. Projects)
/pʁo.ʒɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A detailed plan to achieve a goal.
The project to build a new bridge has been approved.
Le projet de construction d'un nouveau pont a été approuvé.
An initiative that one intends to carry out.
His travel project to Europe is very exciting.
Son projet de voyage en Europe est très excitant.
A work or task to be completed within a certain deadline.
I have to submit my year-end project tomorrow.
Je dois rendre mon projet de fin d'année demain.
Etymology
From the Latin 'projectum', which means 'something that is put forward.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have plans
To be in the process of planning future actions.
avoir des projets
ambitious project
A project that requires a lot of effort and resources.
projet ambitieux
to implement a project
To start executing a project.
mettre un projet en œuvre
to abandon a project
To decide to no longer continue a project.
abandonner un projet
Related Words
plan
A sketch of what one intends to do.
plan
initiative
A project launched with a specific goal.
initiative
program
A set of projects organized around a theme.
programme
Slang Meanings
Escaping reality by imagining things.
He spends his time making unrealistic plans.
Il passe son temps à faire des projets irréalistes.
A project that will never see the light of day.
This project is just hot air.
Ce projet, c'est juste du vent.