objectifs
In French, the phrase for goals is objectifs.
The term refers to the desired results that a person or an organization plans to achieve. When you want to express the action of achieving these goals, you can use the verb atteindre.
Which one should you use?
Objectif is typically used for specific, measurable targets or professional milestones. This differs from the term but, which is often used for more abstract or philosophical purposes, such as a but de la vie (goal in life).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is objectif.
Did you know?
- The word objectif also functions as an adjective to mean 'impartial' or 'unbiased', describing someone who can see facts without personal feeling.
- The word objectif also means 'lens' when referring to a camera or microscope.
- While objectif is used for professional targets, if you are talking about the goal in a sport like football or soccer, you must use the word but.
Examples in context
- Mes objectifs sont nobles.My goals are lofty.This sentence shows how to use the word objectifs to describe qualities of one's goals.Tatoeba #8987235 by lbdx, translation #5757370 by CM
- Quels sont tes objectifs ?What are your goals?This sentence is a way to ask someone about their objectifs.Tatoeba #12828128 by felix63, translation #4494797 by CK
- Tu atteignais tes objectifs.You reached your goals.This sentence demonstrates the use of the verb with objectifs to describe reaching them.Tatoeba #2563696 by Amastan, translation #7668019 by karloelkebekio
- Mes objectifs professionnels sont de devenir chef d'entreprise.My professional goals are to become a CEO.
- Nous avons fixé des buts ambitieux pour notre entreprise.We have set ambitious goals for our company.
- Les visées de cette étude sont d'analyser les effets du changement climatique.The aims of this study are to analyze the effects of climate change.
- Mes buts pour la nouvelle année sont de voyager davantage.My goals for the new year are to travel more.
- On s'est fixé des objectifs pour améliorer notre forme physique.We set goals to improve our fitness.
- J'ai plein de trucs à accomplir ce week-end !I have lots of things to accomplish this weekend!
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Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are discussing their work performance during a meeting.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu as fixé tes objectifs pour l'année ?Have you set your goals for the year?
- HugoOui, j'ai écrit mes objectifs dans ce document.Yes, I wrote my goals in this document.
- EmmaC'est bien, Hugo. Ils sont très ambitieux.That's good, Hugo. They are very ambitious.
- HugoMerci, Emma. Je veux vraiment réussir.Thank you, Emma. I really want to succeed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
