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Définition et signification de « aim » en anglais

to aim
01

viser

to direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing 
Transitive: to aim a weapon | to aim a weapon somewhere
to aim definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
aim
3e personne du singulier
aims
participe présent
aiming
passé simple
aimed
participe passé
aimed
Exemples
The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the bullseye. 

L'archer a soigneusement visé la flèche vers la cible.

02

avoir l'intention de

to intend or attempt to achieve something 
Transitive: to aim to do sth
to aim definition and meaning
Exemples
She aimed to graduate with honors and put in countless hours studying. 

Elle visait à obtenir son diplôme avec mention et a consacré d'innombrables heures à étudier.

03

viser, diriger

to direct criticism, humor, or other forms of expression toward a person, group, or thing 
Transitive: to aim a discourse or expression at sb/sth
Exemples
The comedian cleverly aimed his jokes at the politicians in the audience. 

Le comédien a habilement dirigé ses blagues vers les politiciens dans le public.

04

viser, cibler

to direct a product, event, information, etc. toward a specific target audience group 
Transitive: to aim a product or event at a target group
Exemples
The company aims its advertising at young professionals. 

L'entreprise vise les jeunes professionnels avec sa publicité.

05

viser, chercher

to focus one's efforts or work towards achieving a specific goal or outcome 
Intransitive: to aim at a goal or outcome | to aim for a goal or outcome
Exemples
She aimed at making a positive impact on the community through her work. 

Elle visait à avoir un impact positif sur la communauté grâce à son travail.

06

viser, pointer

to point or direct an object, action, or blow towards a person or thing 
Transitive: to aim sth at sb/sth
Exemples
She aimed the water hose at the plants to water them. 

Elle pointa le tuyau d'arrosage vers les plantes pour les arroser.

Aim
01

but, objectif

a specific, concrete objective that a person or group actively works toward, believing it to be realistically achievable 
aim definition and meaning
Exemples
His aim is to finish the marathon in under four hours. 

Son objectif est de terminer le marathon en moins de quatre heures.

02

objectif, but

a general purpose or intended direction that shapes decisions and actions, even if it is not strictly defined or guaranteed to be achieved 
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
aims
Exemples
His aim was to create a more inclusive workplace. 

Son objectif était de créer un lieu de travail plus inclusif.

03

viser, cible

the action of directing something at an object 
04

direction, orientation

the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies 
05

visée, adresse

the ability or action of pointing a weapon, tool, or object precisely toward a target, especially in shooting 
Exemples
Good aim is essential in archery if you want to hit the bullseye. 

Une bonne visée est essentielle en tir à l'arc si vous voulez atteindre le mille.

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