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

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