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aim

/eɪm/

aim at

aimverb

aimed

Past Simple

aimed

Past Participle

aiming

Gerund

/eɪm/

Translations

viserS’emploie aussi avec la construction « viser à + infinitif » pour exprimer l’intention.

He aimed the rifle at the target and pulled the trigger.

Il a visé la cible avec son fusil et a appuyé sur la détente.

Additional translations

aspirer àEmploi plus soutenu pour marquer une ambition ou un projet personnel.

Definitions

To direct a weapon or object toward a target.

He aimed the rifle at the target and pulled the trigger.

To intend or direct for a particular goal or purpose.

The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20%.

To strive or direct one's efforts towards achieving something.

She aims to become a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry.

Synonyms

Antonyms

aimnoun

aims

/eɪm/

Translations

viséeAu sens de direction vers une cible, ou de précision dans le tir.

The archer's aim was precise, hitting the bullseye every time.

La visée de l’archer était précise, touchant le centre à chaque fois.

butAu sens d’objectif, de finalité ou d’intention.

Her main aim in life is to become a successful author.

Son principal but dans la vie est de devenir une autrice à succès.

Additional translations

objectifSens courant et soutenu pour un but à atteindre.

Definitions

The direction or target that someone is trying to hit or achieve.

The archer's aim was precise, hitting the bullseye every time.

A goal or purpose that someone is trying to achieve.

Her main aim in life is to become a successful author.

Accuracy or skill in hitting or reaching a target

Good aim is essential for an expert archer.

Synonyms

aimadjective

/eɪm/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to aiming or accuracy (e.g., "aim point", "aim system").

Translations

de viséeEmployé surtout dans le vocabulaire technique ou militaire.

The sniper adjusted the aim device to improve precision.

Le tireur d’élite a réglé le dispositif de visée pour améliorer la précision.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for aiming or improving accuracy.

The sniper adjusted the aim device to improve precision.