object

Signification

Noun

1. A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
2. Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
3. The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
4. A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
5. An instantiation of a class or structure.
6. An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
7. (obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

Verb

1. To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
2. (obsolete) To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
3. (obsolete) To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/

Étymologie

From Old French object, from Medieval Latin obiectum (“object”, literally “thrown against”), from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiciō (“I throw against”), from ob- (“against”) + iaciō (“I throw”), as a calque of Ancient Greek ἀντικείμενον (antikeímenon). Doublet of objet.

Phrases

When she saw the unknown object bobbing up and down the edge , she was absolutely horrified .

Quand elle a vu l'objet inconnu se balancer de haut en bas, elle était absolument horrifiée.