Le but
Example: Le but de cet investissement est d'augmenter nos revenus.
Definition
"Le but" refers to the goal or objective one aims to achieve, especially in a financial context. It signifies the desired outcome or purpose, such as increasing income or reaching a specific financial target.
Etymology
The phrase "le but" originates from Old French, where "but" meant a mark or target to aim at. Over time, it evolved to signify an objective or purpose, much like hitting a target. Did you know? The word "but" shares roots with English 'butt,' which historically referred to a target for archery practice.
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"Le but" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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