cible

Definitions of cible
  1. noun
    the location of the target that is to be hit
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    type of:
    endroit, lieu
    a point located with respect to surface features of some region
  2. noun
    the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
    synonyms: but, objectif
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    types:
    préoccupation
    an immediate objective
    but
    a special objective
    occasion
    something you have to do
    type of:
    but
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
  3. noun
    a person who is hunted
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    type of:
    sinistré, victime
    an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
  4. noun
    a reference point to shoot at
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    type of:
    point de référence
    an indicator that orients you generally
  5. noun
    sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
    synonyms: point de mire
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    type of:
    équipement sportif
    equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
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