lobjectif

L'objectif is a French noun with two primary meanings. First, it denotes the aim or purpose of an action or project, the desired result to be achieved. In this sense, it is used in education, business, and everyday language to specify goals or targets, for example l’objectif pédagogique (the learning objective) or l’objectif politique (the political goal). Second, in optics, l'objectif refers to the lens of a camera, microscope, or similar instrument that gathers light to form an image. The term thus covers both abstract aims and physical optical devices depending on context.

The word derives from Old French objectif, itself from Late Latin objectivus, from objectum, meaning related to an object or thing to be acted upon.

In photography and cinematography, l'objectif denotes the camera lens; its characteristics include focal length, maximum aperture, and type (prime, zoom). The choice of objectif affects field of view and depth of field, and it is a central consideration in image composition and technical planning.

In management and education, collocations include objectif stratégique (strategic objective) and objectif opérationnel (operational objective). The plural objectifs is common in lists of aims or targets, and the term is widely used in mission statements, curricula, and project planning to describe intended outcomes.