projet

noun

pro·​jet prō-ˈzhā 

ˈprō-ˌzhā

plural projets prō-ˈzhā(z) 

ˈprō-ˌzhā(z)

1

: plan

especially : a draft of a proposed measure or treaty

2

: a projected or proposed design

Examples of projet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Three decades into his projet sans fin, Invader is more monomaniacal than ever. — Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023

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

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

Rhymes for projet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Legal Definition

projet

noun

pro·​jet prō-ˈzhā, -ˈzhet 

in the civil law of Louisiana : a draft of a proposed code or constitution

Etymology

French, literally, plan