noun🔗ShareObjectifs, butsAn objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal."The student studied hard with the purposes of getting good grades and graduating on time. "L'étudiant a étudié dur dans le but d'obtenir de bonnes notes et de diplômé à temps.planachievementbusinessorganizationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareButs, intentionsA result that is desired; an intention."She saved money for several purposes, including a new phone and a summer vacation. "Elle a économisé de l'argent à plusieurs fins, notamment pour un nouveau téléphone et des vacances d'été.outcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIntention, but, objectifThe act of intending to do something; resolution; determination."Her focused studies showed her strong purposes to succeed in college. "Ses études concentrées ont montré sa forte intention de réussir à l'université.mindattitudephilosophyplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObjet, but, sujetThe subject of discourse; the point at issue."For the purposes of this meeting, we will only discuss the budget cuts. "Aux fins de cette réunion, nous ne discuterons que des coupes budgétaires.pointaspectfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareButs, objectifsThe reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way."The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy."Le but d'éteindre les lumières la nuit est d'économiser de l'énergie.functionplanphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExemple, instanceInstance; example."This recipe provides several purposes, such as baking a cake, making cookies, or even frosting cupcakes. "Cette recette fournit plusieurs exemples, comme la cuisson d'un gâteau, la confection de biscuits ou même le glaçage de petits gâteaux.typeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvoir pour but, se proposer deTo have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan."She purposes to finish her novel by the end of the year. "Elle se propose de finir son roman d'ici la fin de l'année.planactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre destiné à, être conçu pour(passive) To design for some purpose."The classroom was purposed as a shelter during the storm. "La salle de classe était destinée à servir d'abri pendant la tempête.planfunctionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiscuter, débattreTo discourse."The professor purposes to spend the next lecture discussing the nuances of quantum physics. "Le professeur se propose de passer la prochaine conférence à discuter des nuances de la physique quantique.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
