A2 noun Neutre #365 le plus courant

purpose

/ˈpɜːpəs/

A purpose is the reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists. It describes the goal or the specific intention you have when you perform an action.

Exemples

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1

What is the purpose of this plastic tool?

What is the reason for using this plastic tool?

2

The purpose of this meeting is to decide on a new manager.

The goal of this meeting is to pick a new manager.

3

I didn't break your toy on purpose!

I didn't break your toy intentionally!

Famille de mots

Nom
purpose
Verb
purpose
Adverbe
purposely
Adjectif
purposeful
Apparenté
purposelessness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'PRO-pose'. If you 'propose' (suggest) an idea, you must have a 'purpose' (a reason) for it.

Quiz rapide

I am so sorry I spilled the juice; I didn't do it ___ purpose.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : on

Exemples

1

What is the purpose of this plastic tool?

everyday

What is the reason for using this plastic tool?

2

The purpose of this meeting is to decide on a new manager.

formal

The goal of this meeting is to pick a new manager.

3

I didn't break your toy on purpose!

informal

I didn't break your toy intentionally!

4

The purpose of the experiment was to test the new medicine.

academic

The aim of the scientific test was to check the new medicine.

5

The primary purpose of our company is to help small businesses grow.

business

The main objective of our company is to help small businesses grow.

Famille de mots

Nom
purpose
Verb
purpose
Adverbe
purposely
Adjectif
purposeful
Apparenté
purposelessness

Collocations courantes

on purpose done intentionally
serve a purpose to be useful for a specific reason
main purpose the most important reason
for the purpose of with the goal of doing something
sense of purpose a feeling of having a clear goal in life

Phrases Courantes

on purpose

intentionally, not by accident

all-purpose

useful for many different things

to no purpose

without achieving any result; uselessly

Souvent confondu avec

purpose vs propose

Propose is a verb meaning to suggest a plan; purpose is a noun meaning the reason for a plan.

purpose vs goal

A goal is a specific result you want to reach, while purpose is the deeper reason why you want to reach it.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'purpose' is most commonly used as a noun to explain 'why'. It is frequently used in the structure 'the purpose of [something] is to [verb]'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'by purpose' when they mean 'on purpose'. Always use 'on' when you mean something was done intentionally.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'PRO-pose'. If you 'propose' (suggest) an idea, you must have a 'purpose' (a reason) for it.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'porpos', which means an aim, intention, or a design.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: 'a purpose' or 'many purposes'. Often followed by the preposition 'of'. Commonly used with the verb 'to serve'.

Quiz rapide

I am so sorry I spilled the juice; I didn't do it ___ purpose.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : on

Mots lis

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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