intent

• Décrit une personne résolue à faire quelque chose ou qui porte une attention soutenue à quelque chose.

Describes someone who is determined to do something or who is paying close attention to something.

1. Determined or focusedB2formal

   Having a strong determination or fixed attention on a particular goal or action.

   résolu, déterminé

   • She was intent on finishing the project before the deadline.
   • He gave her an intent look, waiting for her answer.
   • The students were intent on understanding the complex theory.

   Synonymesabsorbedattentiveconcentrateddeterminedengrossedfixedfocusedresolutesingle-mindedsteadfast

   Antonymesaimlessdistractedinattentiveindifferentundeterminedunfocused

2. Concentrated or absorbedB2formal

   Showing great concentration or mental absorption in something.

   Concentré, absorbé

   • He was so intent on his book that he didn't hear the doorbell.
   • The audience was intent on the speaker's every word.
   • She remained intent on solving the puzzle despite the distractions.

   Synonymesabsorbedattentiveengrossedfocusedoccupiedpreoccupiedrapt

   Antonymesdistractedinattentiveunfocused

• Nom désignant le but, l'objectif ou le plan sous-jacent à une action ou une décision, ou l'intention qui guide un comportement.

A noun referring to a purpose, aim, or plan behind an action or decision.

1. Purpose or aimB2formal

   The intention or purpose behind an action or plan.

   intention

   • His intent was to help the community.
   • The document clearly states the intent of the agreement.
   • She acted with good intent, but the outcome was unfortunate.

   Synonymesaimdesignendgoalintentionobjectivepurposetarget

2. Legal intentionC1formal

   The state of mind with which an act is done, often used in legal contexts.

   Intention (en droit)

   • The court considered the defendant's intent when making the ruling.
   • Proving criminal intent is essential in this case.
   • The lawyer argued that there was no malicious intent.

   Synonymesaimdesignintentionobjectpurpose