Aim vs Target

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Aim

Top 1000 (très courant)B1verb

Target

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
 AimTarget
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/
SensTo plan or intend to reach a goal.The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.
ExempleI aim to finish my project by the end of the week.The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1A2
Nature grammaticaleverbnoun
Collocationsat, for, aim high, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, directly, straight, carefully, at, forachievable, 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, disregarddodge, 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.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 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Questions fréquentes : Aim vs Target

Quelle est la différence entre Aim et Target ?

Aim: To plan or intend to reach a goal. Target: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Aim et Target sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

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

Puis-je utiliser Aim et Target de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Aim 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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