purpose
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. l'objet
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
What is the purpose of your call?Quel est l’objet de votre appel ?
a. l'objectif
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
Alex's purpose is to inspire others through his art.L'objectif d'Alex est d'inspirer les autres par son art.
b. le but
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
The purpose of the project is to improve security.Le but du projet est d’améliorer la sécurité.
a. la détermination
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Blair's purpose was stronger than ever.La détermination de Blair était plus forte que jamais.
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