projet

noun

pro·jet prō-ˈzhā

ˈprō-ˌzhā

plural projets prō-ˈzhā(z)

ˈprō-ˌzhā(z)

Synonyms of projet next

: plan

especially : a draft of a proposed measure or treaty

: a projected or proposed design

Examples of projet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At Thursday's meeting, board members will discuss whether to approve the projet's general terms and continue discussions on the development's specific details. —

Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 June 2021

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French pourget, from pourjeter, projeter, literally, to throw forward, from por- (from Latin porro forward; akin to Greek pro- forward) + jeter to throw — more at for, jet

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of projet was in 1808

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