Le but
Example: Le but de ce projet est d'améliorer la qualité de vie.
Definition
"Le but" refers to the goal or objective of an action, project, or effort. It represents the intended outcome or purpose that someone aims to achieve, such as in the example phrase: "Le but de ce projet est d'améliorer la qualité de vie."
Etymology
The French phrase "le but" originates from Old French, where "but" meant a mark or target. It evolved from the idea of aiming at a specific point, similar to archery. Did you know? The word "but" in English, meaning intention or aim, shares this common root with the French "but."
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"Le but" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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