Axées

Axées is the feminine plural form of the adjective past participle axé (or axée), derived from the verb axer. It is used to describe something that is oriented, focused, or centered on a specific aim or principle. In practice, axées typically modifies feminine plural nouns such as stratégies, politiques, méthodes, formations, or approches.

The expression is common in business, policy, education, and media to indicate a deliberate focus. It is usually followed by the preposition sur (or parfois vers): for example, des stratégies axées sur les résultats (strategies focused on outcomes), des politiques publiques axées sur l’égalité (public policies oriented toward equality), or des formations axées sur la pratique (training programs focused on hands-on skills). The form adapters agree in gender and number with the noun: masculine singular axé, masculine plural axés; feminine singular axée; feminine plural axées.

Etymologically, axer comes from the noun axe, meaning axis or line of orientation, and the participial adjective forms are used to describe the direction or emphasis of a subject. In synonyms or near-synonyms, one can use orienté, centré, or focalisé, though each carries its own nuance.

Notes for usage: axées conveys intentionality and planning behind a focus, rather than a mere feature. It is widely understood in formal and semi-formal French. When translating into English, common renderings include “focused on,” “oriented toward,” or “centered on.”