objectif
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal. It can also be an adjective meaning not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
Examples
3 of 5Quel est ton objectif pour l'année prochaine ?
What is your goal for next year?
Nous avons atteint nos objectifs de vente.
We reached our sales goals.
C'est quoi l'objectif de ce jeu ?
What's the point of this game?
Word Family
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
Quel est ton objectif pour l'année prochaine ?
everydayWhat is your goal for next year?
Nous avons atteint nos objectifs de vente.
businessWe reached our sales goals.
C'est quoi l'objectif de ce jeu ?
informalWhat's the point of this game?
L'objectif de cette étude est d'évaluer le risque.
academicThe objective of this study is to evaluate the risk.
Il est important de rester objectif dans votre jugement.
formalIt is important to remain objective in your judgment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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 is more formal and often used in business/science; but is more common in everyday speech.
Usage Notes
In IELTS Task 2, you can use 'L'objectif de cet essai est de...' to introduce your purpose.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the noun (goal) with the adjective (unbiased).
Memory Tip
Think of an 'objective' in a video game.
Word Origin
From Latin 'obiectivus'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Mon ____ est de réussir mon examen.
Correct!
The correct answer is: objectif
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