target

• Nom désignant un objet, une personne ou un but vers lequel on dirige une action, que l'on vise, que l'on cherche à atteindre ou que l'on choisit pour un objectif précis.

A noun referring to an object, goal, or person that is aimed at, intended to be hit, or selected for a particular purpose or action.

1. Goal or objectiveA2formal

   An objective or result that one aims to achieve.

   Objectif à atteindre

   • Our sales target for this quarter is one million dollars.
   • She set a target to lose ten pounds by summer.
   • The company met its production target ahead of schedule.

   Synonymesaimambitionaspirationendgoalintentintentionobjectobjectivepurpose

2. Object of attackB1formal

   A person, group, or thing that is aimed at or attacked.

   Cible (objet d'attaque)

   • The building was the target of the missile strike.
   • He became the target of online bullying.
   • The charity is often a target for scammers.

   Synonymesbuttmarkobjectpreyquarryvictim

3. Aiming pointA2formal

   A mark or object that is aimed at in shooting or archery.

   Cible

   • He hit the target with his first arrow.
   • The soldiers practiced shooting at moving targets.
   • The archer aimed carefully at the center of the target.

   Synonymesbuttmarkobject

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de viser, de choisir ou d'orienter quelque chose vers une cible, un objet ou un public spécifique.

A verb used to indicate the act of aiming at, selecting, or directing something toward a specific goal, object, or audience.

1. Aim atB1formal

   To direct an action, weapon, or effort at a specific person, group, or object.

   viser

   • The archer targeted the center of the bullseye.
   • The missile was targeted at the enemy base.
   • The campaign targeted young voters.

   Synonymesaimdesignatedirectfocuspointselectsingle out

2. Intend forB1formal

   To design or intend something for a particular audience or purpose.

   viser

   • This advertisement targets teenagers.
   • The new policy targets small businesses.
   • The software is targeted at professional designers.

   Synonymesaddressaimdesigndestinedirectgearintendmean