Le but
Example: Le but de cette réunion est d'améliorer la communication interne.
Definition
"Le but" in management refers to the goal or objective that an organization or team aims to achieve. It signifies the intended outcome or purpose behind actions and decisions, such as improving internal communication in a meeting.
Etymology
The phrase "le but" comes from Old French, where "but" meant a mark or target. Originally, it referred to a physical goal to aim at, like in archery. Over time, its meaning expanded metaphorically to signify any objective or aim, especially in contexts like management.
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"Le but" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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