but

Definitions of but
  1. noun
    the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
    synonyms: destination
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    ligne d'arrivée
    a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
    ligne d'arrivée
    the finishing line on a racetrack
    type of:
    bout
    either extremity of something that has length
  2. noun
    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
    synonyms: intention, projet
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    idée
    your intention; what you intend to do
    divergence
    a contrary aim
    intérêt
    the purpose of achieving or obtaining
    intention
    purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
    volonté
    a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
  3. noun
    a special objective
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    cible, objectif
    the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  4. noun
    game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
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    panier
    horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
    filet
    a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
    type of:
    équipement sportif
    equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
  5. noun
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
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    cible, objectif
    the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
    destination, terminus
    the ultimate goal for which something is done
    intention, projet
    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
    idée
    your intention; what you intend to do
    divergence
    a contrary aim
    intérêt
    the purpose of achieving or obtaining
    intention
    purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
    volonté
    a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
    préoccupation
    an immediate objective
    type of:
    contenu, objet mental
    the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
  6. noun
    the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
    synonyms: cible, objectif
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    préoccupation
    an immediate objective
    occasion
    something you have to do
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