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 or activity, representing the desired outcome or target to be achieved. For example, in the phrase "Le but du jeu est de marquer plus de points," it means the aim is to score more points than the opponent.
Etymology
The French phrase "le but" comes from Old French, originally meaning a mark or target. It traces back to the verb 'bouter,' meaning to push or thrust, which relates to aiming or directing something toward a point. Did you know that "but" in French literally evokes the idea of a target or finishing point?
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"Le but" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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