target language

• Langue vers laquelle un texte est traduit, ou langue qu'un apprenant cherche à maîtriser ou à apprendre.

The language into which a text is being translated, or the language that a learner is trying to acquire or master.

1. Language being learnedB1formal

   The language that a learner is trying to acquire or study, as opposed to their native language.

   langue cible

   • In this course, the target language is Spanish.
   • She practices speaking the target language every day.
   • Immersion is an effective way to learn a target language.

2. Language for translationB2formal

   The language into which a text is translated from the source language.

   langue cible

   • The translator must be fluent in both the source and target languages.
   • The target language for this document is French.
   • Accuracy is crucial when converting idioms into the target language.