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aiming

/ˈeɪmɪŋ/

aiming at

Translations

aimingnoun

visée

The aiming of the telescope was crucial to capturing the distant star.

La visée du télescope était cruciale pour capturer l’étoile lointaine.

Additional translations

viséeAu sens figuré, pour l’idée d’objectif ou d’intention.

Synonyms

aiminggerund / present participle

/ˈeɪ.mɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that serves the purpose of aiming or is in the process of aiming.

de viséeSe dit surtout d’un dispositif ou d’un élément servant à viser.

The rifle's aiming sights were slightly misaligned.

Les organes de visée du fusil étaient légèrement désalignés.

aimverb

aiming

Gerund

aimed

Past Simple

aimed

Past Participle

aiming

Gerund

/eɪm/

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

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Definitions

aimingnoun

The act of directing or pointing something at a target.

The aiming of the telescope was crucial to capturing the distant star.

The process of setting a goal or objective.

Her aiming for a promotion was evident in her dedication and hard work.

aiminggerund / present participle

Serving to assist in or relating to the act of aiming.

The rifle's aiming sights were slightly misaligned.

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.