intend

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer qu’on a l’intention, le projet ou le dessein de faire ou d’atteindre quelque chose, ou que l’on destine quelque chose à un usage ou à une personne particulière.

A verb used to indicate having a plan, purpose, or aim in mind to do or achieve something.

1. Plan or aimB1formal

   To have a plan or purpose in mind to do something.

   avoir l'intention

   • I intend to finish this report by Friday.
   • She intends to apply for the scholarship.
   • They intend to travel abroad next summer.

   Synonymesaimdesignmeanplanproposepurpose

2. Design for a purposeB2formal

   To design or mean something for a particular purpose or person.

   destiner à

   • This course is intended for advanced students.
   • The gift was intended for her birthday.
   • The law was intended to protect consumers.

   Synonymesaimdesigndestinedevoteearmarkmeanpurposereserve