French phrase
Quel est l'objectif de ~ ?
Meaning
What is the purpose of ___?
When to use it
Asks what something is intended to achieve. It is a polite, fairly formal way to clarify a project's or activity's purpose.
Example dialogue
Quel est l'objectif de ce projet ?
What is the purpose of this project?
L'objectif principal est d'augmenter les ventes.
The main purpose is to increase sales.