object

• Nom désignant une chose matérielle que l'on peut voir et toucher, ou une entité qui est le centre d'une pensée, d'une action ou d'un sentiment.

A noun referring to a material thing that can be seen and touched, or a thing that is the focus of a thought, action, or feeling.

1. Physical thingA1formal

   A material thing that can be seen and touched.

   objet physique

   • There was a strange object on the table.
   • She picked up a small metal object from the floor.
   • The museum displayed ancient objects from Egypt.

   Synonymesarticleartifactbodyentityitemthing

2. Purpose or goalB1formal

   The aim or purpose of an action or plan.

   Objet, but

   • The object of the game is to score the most points.
   • His main object in life is to help others.
   • What is the object of this experiment?

   Synonymesaimdesignendgoalintentintentionobjectivepointpurposetarget

3. Grammar: direct objectB2formal

   A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb.

   Complément d'objet direct

   • In the sentence 'She reads a book', 'book' is the object.
   • Identify the direct object in this sentence.
   • The teacher explained the difference between subject and object.

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une désapprobation, une objection ou un désaccord avec quelque chose.

A verb used to express the act of expressing disapproval, opposition, or disagreement with something.

1. Express disapprovalB2formal

   To express disagreement or opposition to something.

   exprimer sa désapprobation

   • Several members objected to the proposed changes.
   • She objected strongly to the new policy.
   • He objected that the decision was unfair.

   Synonymescomplaindemurdisapproveopposeprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymesacceptacquiesceagreeapproveconsent

2. State a reason againstB2formal

   To provide a reason or argument against something.

   S'opposer à

   • The lawyer objected to the witness's testimony.
   • They objected on the grounds of safety concerns.
   • I object to being treated like a child.

   Synonymesdemurexpostulateopposeprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymesacceptagreeapproveassentconcursupport