but

le but
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. goal
Le but de ce projet est de simplifier notre flux de travail.The goal of this project is to simplify our workflow.
b. aim
Élisabeth s'entraîne ; son objectif est de courir le marathon de Paris l'année prochaine.Élisabeth is in training; her aim is to run the Paris marathon next year.
c. objective
Le but de ce jeu est d'être le premier à résoudre l'énigme.The objective of this game is to be the first to solve the puzzle.
d. purpose
Quel est le but de toute cette paperasserie ?What is the purpose of all this paperwork?
a. goal
Mon but dans la vie est d'aider les autres.My goal in life is to help others.
b. aim
Le but de cette entreprise est de donner aux gens les ressources dont ils ont besoin pour s'épanouir.The aim of this company is to give people the resources they need to thrive.
c. objective
Notre but principal est de prendre notre retraite dans un endroit chaud et de profiter de la vie.Our main objective is to retire someplace warm and enjoy life.
a. goal
Notre équipe a déjà marqué trois buts !Our team already scored three goals!
a. goal
Le joueur a manqué le but pendant l'entraînement.The player missed the goal during practice.
b. target
Cet archer touche toujours au but.That archer always hits the target.
a. destination
Nous commencerons notre voyage à New York, mais notre but est la Nouvelle-Orléans.We will start our trip in New York, but our destination is New Orleans.
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