Aim vs Intend vs Plan vs Target

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Aim

Top 1000 (très courant)B1verb

Intend

Top 5000 (assez courant)B1verb

Plan

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Target

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 AimIntendPlanTarget
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/plæn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/plæn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/
SensTo plan or intend to reach a goal.To plan or have a purpose in mind.A way to organize things you want to do in the future.The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.
ExempleI aim to finish my project by the end of the week.I intend to finish my homework before dinner.I have a plan for the weekend.The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 5000 (assez courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1B1A1A2
Nature grammaticaleverbverbnounnoun
Collocationsat, for, aim high, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, directly, straight, carefully, at, forfully, clearly, originally, for, fully, clearly, originally, forambitious, audacious, grand, have, come up with, create, be afoot, be aimed at something, call for something, plan for, plan to, go to plan, a plan of action, a plan of attack, ambitious, audacious, grand, have, come up with, create, be afoot, be aimed at something, call for something, plan for, plan to, go to plan, a plan of action, a plan of attack, street, town, seating, draw, file, show something, street, town, seating, draw, file, show something, street, town, seating, draw, file, show something, pension, retirement, savings, set upachievable, attainable, low, set, aim for, achieve, audience, demographic, group, above (a/​the) target, off target, on target, favourite/​favorite, frequent, important, choose, identify, pick, site, off target, on target, target for, put up, set up, aim at, area, range, practice, off target, on target, wide of the target
Antonymesneglect, ignore, disregardunintended, neglect, ignoredisorganize, neglectdodge, avoid
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'aim for' with 'aim at' when discussing targets., Using 'aim' without an object (e.g., 'I aim' should be followed by 'to do something')., Incorrectly conjugating 'aim' in different tenses.Saying 'intend for' instead of 'intend to'., Using 'intended' incorrectly in past tense where present is needed., Confusing 'intend' with 'mean'.Confused with 'strategy' - plan is more general., Overusing in casual conversation when simpler words like 'idea' would suffice., Using 'plan' with incorrect grammar, like saying 'plan to do' without the 'to.'Using 'target' as a verb without an object., Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts., Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.
Notes d'usageUse 'aim' when talking about goals or targets. It's suitable in both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in very casual conversations. In academic writing, 'aim' often refers to the purpose of a study.Use 'intend' to express plans or goals, often in a sincere context. It may not be suitable for casual conversations or informal settings where simpler words like 'want' are preferred.Use 'plan' when discussing future activities or intentions. It's appropriate in both casual and professional settings, but avoid using it in very formal contexts where specific terminology is preferred.Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Questions fréquentes : Aim vs Intend vs Plan vs Target

Quelle est la différence entre Aim, Intend, Plan et Target ?

Aim: To plan or intend to reach a goal. Intend: To plan or have a purpose in mind. Plan: A way to organize things you want to do in the future. Target: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Aim, Intend, Plan et Target sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Aim: B1, Intend: B1, Plan: A1, Target: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Aim, Intend, Plan et Target ?

Aim: verb, Intend: verb, Plan: noun, Target: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Aim: I aim to finish my project by the end of the week. Intend: I intend to finish my homework before dinner. Plan: I have a plan for the weekend. Target: The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.

Puis-je utiliser Aim, Intend, Plan et Target de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Aim, Intend, Plan et Target sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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