B1 noun Neutral

objectif

/ɔb.ʒɛk.tif/

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal. It can also be an adjective meaning not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Examples

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1

Quel est ton objectif pour l'année prochaine ?

What is your goal for next year?

2

Nous avons atteint nos objectifs de vente.

We reached our sales goals.

3

C'est quoi l'objectif de ce jeu ?

What's the point of this game?

Word Family

Noun
objectif
Verb
objectiver
Adverb
objectivement
Adjective
objectif
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Memory Tip

Think of an 'objective' in a video game.

Quick Quiz

Mon ____ est de réussir mon examen.

Correct!

The correct answer is: objectif

Examples

1

Quel est ton objectif pour l'année prochaine ?

everyday

What is your goal for next year?

2

Nous avons atteint nos objectifs de vente.

business

We reached our sales goals.

3

C'est quoi l'objectif de ce jeu ?

informal

What's the point of this game?

4

L'objectif de cette étude est d'évaluer le risque.

academic

The objective of this study is to evaluate the risk.

5

Il est important de rester objectif dans votre jugement.

formal

It is important to remain objective in your judgment.

Word Family

Noun
objectif
Verb
objectiver
Adverb
objectivement
Adjective
objectif

Common Collocations

atteindre un objectif to reach a goal
fixer un objectif to set a goal
objectif ambitieux ambitious goal
objectif commun common goal
poursuivre un objectif to pursue a goal

Common Phrases

avoir pour objectif de

to have the goal of

dans l'objectif de

with the aim of

objectif atteint

goal achieved

Often Confused With

objectif vs but

Objectif is more formal and often used in business/science; but is more common in everyday speech.

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Usage Notes

In IELTS Task 2, you can use 'L'objectif de cet essai est de...' to introduce your purpose.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing the noun (goal) with the adjective (unbiased).

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Memory Tip

Think of an 'objective' in a video game.

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Word Origin

From Latin 'obiectivus'.

Grammar Patterns

l'objectif de + [noun/infinitive] avoir pour objectif de + [infinitive]

Quick Quiz

Mon ____ est de réussir mon examen.

Correct!

The correct answer is: objectif

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