Having won promotion to Ligue 1 last season, Monaco brought in an array of high-profile names who have helped them remain unbeaten in their opening 11 matches of the campaign.
They are level with Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the table, with striker Radamel Falcao topping the goalscoring charts after netting eight goals in 11 starts.
And Ranieri's sights are set on a top-three finish and a return to Europe's elite club tournament.
"The championship is the most important competition," he said. "The objective is making the UEFA Champions League.
"On Sunday against Lille I want to see the best Monaco
"Lille press high, (and) have defended well with only four goals against, but our philosophy is to win."
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