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French goal vocabulary: explain a plan from aim to result
Learn 12 French words and phrases for a practical plan: an aim, choices, a decision, steps and a result. Follow a stage application and test the language.
- A2
- 12 words
- Gender marked
- With examples
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In short
Build your plan with un objectif (a goal), un moyen (a way to achieve it), une décision (a decision) and une étape (a step). Say atteindre un objectif when you reach it. Until then, describe the action you are taking: Je prépare ma candidature.
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What you want and how to get there
Choosing and organising
Actions and progress
The application kit
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How do you talk about goals in French?
- Ami
Quel est ton objectif ?
What is your goal?
- Leïla
Je veux trouver un stage dans une association cet été.
I want to find a placement in an association this summer.
- Ami
Tu as choisi une association ?
Have you chosen an association?
- Leïla
Oui. J’ai décidé de lui envoyer ma candidature vendredi.
Yes. I’ve decided to send them my application on Friday.
- Ami
Et maintenant ?
And now?
- Leïla
Je prépare mon CV et ma lettre. Ensuite, je me préparerai à l’entretien.
I’m preparing my CV and letter. Then I’ll prepare for the interview.
But and objectif can both name what Leïla wants to achieve. Moyen explains how she approaches it; étape names one part of the process. Keep the verbs with their nouns: faire un choix, prendre une décision, atteindre un objectif.