French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
objet
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔbʒɛ/
Meaning
- masculine nounthing
Example
Cet objet est à moi.
This thing is mine.
More examples
Elle a mis un objet de valeur dans son coffre.
She put a valuable item in her safe.
Core concept
Something set in front of a person to be handled, considered, discussed, or pursued.
Common phrases
un objet du quotidien
an everyday item
un objet de valeur
a valuable item
un objet d'occasion
a second-hand item
Similar words
chose: A casual, broad term for a thing or matter.
truc: A casual term for an unnamed object or simple tool.
article: An individual item displayed for sale.
produit: A commercially made good or manufactured item for sale.
Definition in French
Désigne une chose matérielle que l'on peut toucher, ou, par extension, le sujet ou le but d'une communication.
Word origin
The word derives from Latin objectum, formed from ob- meaning before and iacere meaning to throw, and entered French through Old French.
Usage tips
- French often uses chose for an ordinary thing in everyday speech, while objet is common for a defined item, a product, or a formal subject.