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aim

UK
/eɪm/
US
/eɪm/
aim at

Translations

aimverb
aimed
Past Simple
aimed
Past Participle
aiming
Gerund
UK
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US
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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.
Synonyms
seek
strive
focus
aspire
direct
target
plan
intend
Antonyms
avoid
miss
aimnoun
aims
pl
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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.
Synonyms
objective
destination
aspiration
end
design
purpose
intention
target
goal
aimadjective
UK
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Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to aiming or accuracy (e.g., "aim point", "aim system").
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

aimverb
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.
aimnoun
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.
aimadjective
Relating to or intended for aiming or improving accuracy.
The sniper adjusted the aim device to improve precision.
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