but

noun

English translation: goal, aim

Example: Le but de cette réunion est de discuter des nouvelles politiques de l'entreprise. (The goal of this meeting is to discuss the company's new policies.)

Related terms

but final (noun): final goal, 2. but ultime (noun): ultimate goal

Etymology

From the Latin buttis, meaning 'cask, barrel'

Synonyms

objectif, cible, fin.