goal

• Nom désignant un but, un objectif ou un résultat souhaité, ainsi que dans le sport, la structure dans laquelle les joueurs tentent d'envoyer le ballon ou la rondelle pour marquer des points.

A noun referring to an aim, objective, or desired result, or in sports, the structure into which players attempt to send the ball or puck to score points.

1. Objective or aimA2formal

   Something that you hope to achieve in the future.

   Objectif ou but

   • Her main goal is to become a doctor.
   • We set a goal to finish the project by Friday.
   • He achieved his goal of running a marathon.

   Synonymesaimambitionaspirationendintentintentionobjectobjectivepurposetarget

2. Scoring in sportsA1formalsport

   A point scored in games like football, hockey, or soccer when the ball or puck enters the net.

   But (sport)

   • He scored the winning goal in the final minute.
   • The goalkeeper prevented the other team from scoring a goal.
   • The crowd cheered when the goal was announced.

   Synonymespointscorestriketally