Le but
Example: Le but du jeu est de marquer plus de points.
Definition
"Le but" refers to the goal or objective in a game, activity, or situation. It signifies the desired outcome or target that one aims to achieve, as in the phrase: 'Le but du jeu est de marquer plus de points,' meaning the goal of the game is to score more points.
Etymology
The French phrase "le but" comes from Old French, where "but" meant a mark or target. Originally related to archery and hunting, it evolved to mean the aim or purpose of any action. Did you know? The word "but" in English, meaning a different thing, is unrelated!
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"Le but" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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