aim in French
aim in French is mire, visée, but — aim means to point a weapon or object at a target.
aim in French
mire
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
visée
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
but
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
objectif
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
ambition
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
cible
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
but
Intention or goal.
objectif
Intention or goal.
ambition
Intention or goal.
viser
(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
cibler
(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
viser
(transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
What does "aim" mean?
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verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
"He aimed the arrow carefully before releasing it."
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verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
"We aim to finish the project by Friday."
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noun A goal or intention.
"Her aim was to become a doctor by thirty."
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noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.
"His aim was off, and the shot missed the target."
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aim in a sentence
- He aimed the arrow carefully before releasing it.
- She aimed the camera at the sunset.
- We aim to finish the project by Friday.
- Her aim was to become a doctor by thirty.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "aim" in French?
"aim" in French is mire, visée, but. aim means: To point a weapon or object at a target.
How do you use "aim" in a sentence?
Example: "He aimed the arrow carefully before releasing it." In French, "aim" is mire, visée, but.
Are there other ways to say "aim" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "aim": mire, visée, but, objectif, ambition, cible.
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