French - Goals

Mon objectif principal, c'est de ___.

My main goal is to ___.

Meaning: My main goal is to ___.

When to use: Use this spoken structure to state your main personal goal; follow with an infinitive after de.

Tip: Beginners sometimes skip 'de' and say 'c'est finir...' — remember 'c'est de' + infinitive.

Je veux progresser en ___.

I want to get better at ___.

Meaning: I want to get better at ___.

When to use: Use with a skill or subject after 'en', like français, cuisine, ou maths.

Je travaille sur ___.

I'm working on ___.

Meaning: I'm working on ___.

When to use: Use for a project, skill, or personal goal; follow with a noun or activity.

J'espère ___ un jour.

I hope to ___ someday.

Meaning: I hope to ___ someday.

When to use: Use with an infinitive to express a long-term hope (un jour = someday).

J'aimerais ___ plus tard.

I'd like to ___ in the future.

Meaning: I'd like to ___ in the future.

When to use: Use with an infinitive to talk about future ambitions; 'plus tard' is common in conversation.

Cette année, j'essaie de ___.

This year, I'm trying to ___.

Meaning: This year, I'm trying to ___.

When to use: Use with an infinitive after de to describe a near-term, yearly goal.

J'ai besoin de ___ pour pouvoir ___.

I need to ___ so I can ___.

Meaning: I need to ___ so I can ___.

When to use: Use with infinitive phrases in both blanks to explain what you need to do to reach a goal.

Tip: Remember to use 'de' (or d' before a vowel) after 'besoin'.

Qu'est-ce que tu espères faire ensuite ?

What are you hoping to do next?

Meaning: What are you hoping to do next?

When to use: Use this informal question with 'tu' to ask about someone's next plans or goals.

Je n'ai pas encore décidé, mais je m'intéresse à ___.

I haven't decided yet, but I'm interested in ___.

Meaning: I haven't decided yet, but I'm interested in ___.

When to use: Use with a noun or field after 'à' (adjust to au/à la/aux) to say you are undecided but curious.

Tip: Don’t forget to adjust 'à' to 'au' or 'à la' depending on the noun (e.g., 'au marketing').

Mon rêve, c'est de ___.

My dream is to ___.

Meaning: My dream is to ___.

When to use: Use this spoken structure to state a personal dream or deep aspiration; follow with an infinitive.

Je compte ___ d'ici ___.

I'm planning to ___ by ___.

Meaning: I'm planning to ___ by ___.

When to use: Use 'Je compte' plus an infinitive and a deadline after 'd'ici' to state a planned goal with a deadline.

La prochaine étape, c'est de ___.

My next step is to ___.

Meaning: My next step is to ___.

When to use: Use to describe the immediate next action toward a goal; follow with an infinitive.

En ce moment, je me concentre sur ___.

Right now, I'm focusing on ___.

Meaning: Right now, I'm focusing on ___.

When to use: Use with a noun or activity after 'sur' to explain your current focus or priority.