cible
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la cible
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
a. target
Virgile a tiré sa flèche en plein cœur de la cible.Virgile shot his arrow right into the center of the target.
2. (figurative) (person or thing that is the subject of criticism)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. target (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le projet de transformation du centre urbain est la cible des commentaires acerbes de la presse.The city center's transformation project is the target of sharp comments from the press.
b. butt (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le pauvre homme était la cible de toutes les moqueries.The poor man was the butt of every joke.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
3. (figurative) (marketing)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. target (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le public cible de cette émission de divertissement est la tranche de 20 à 35 ans.The target audience for this entertainment program is people aged 20 to 35.
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