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but

goal, aim

noun BU Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

goal (sport)

Usage Note

But (the final 't' is silent in careful speech, though many speakers now pronounce it) means an objective or purpose (quel est ton but?, what is your goal?) and also a scored goal in sports. The phrase dans le but de means 'with the aim of'. Be aware that but is a homograph with the passé simple of boire (il but, he drank), though context always distinguishes them.

Examples

"Mon but est de parler français couramment."

Natural Translation

My goal is to speak French fluently.

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