projet
/pʁɔ.ʒɛ/masculine
The English word 'project' is translated into French as projet.
projet is the most common and neutral term used for a planned endeavor. Depending on the context, other words may be more specific: programme can refer to a project that involves a planned series of activities or a long-term endeavor, while initiative can refer to a specific project undertaken by an individual or a group.
Meaning: planned endeavor (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
projet is a masculine noun. You may also encounter the related verb projeter, which means to cast something, such as an image or a shadow.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /pʁɔ.ʒɛ/.
Did you know?
- The French word projet shares a root with the English word 'projectile'. Both come from the Latin proiectus, meaning something that has been thrown forward.
- If you are discussing a 'project' in a business or construction context, you might hear the word chantier, which literally means a 'construction site' but is often used metonymically.
- The verb projeter can be used reflexively as se projeter, meaning to imagine oneself in a future situation or to visualize a future version of one's life.
Examples in context
- Ce projet a échoué.This project failed.This sentence is useful for showing how to say a project failed using projet.Tatoeba #11027089 by lbdx, translation #11802624 by calypsow
- Le projet a échoué.The project failed.Tatoeba #11837369 by Amastan, translation #11054708 by Amastan
- C'est un gros projet.This is a big project.This sentence is useful for describing a project as big using projet.Tatoeba #5013823 by Sittelle, translation #5009672 by CK
- Nous avons travaillé sur un projet très intéressantWe have worked on a very interesting project
- Mon équipe travaille sur un grand projet de recherche.My team is working on a major research project.
- Je suis en train de planifier un projet créatif pour mes étudiants.I am planning a creative project for my students.
- Ce chantier de rénovation est un projet ambitieux.This renovation site is an ambitious project.
- 225 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing their work at the office.
- LucasTu as fini ton projet ?Did you finish your project?
- EmmaPas encore, c'est un projet difficile.Not yet, it is a difficult project.
- LucasJe peux t'aider avec ce projet.I can help you with this project.
- EmmaMerci Lucas, c'est très gentil.Thank you Lucas, that is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “project” translations and entries projet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries projet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
