Désignée (en. Designated)
/dezine/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who is signified for a role or task.
She is the designated one to represent the team.
Elle est la désignée pour représenter l'équipe.
A term that can designate a specific object in a given context.
The designated one of this painting is highly sought after.
La désignée de ce tableau est très prisée.
Etymology
From the verb designate, coming from the Latin 'designare' which means 'to indicate, mark'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the designated one of the project
The person chosen to lead the project.
la désignée du projet
to be the designated one
To be the one chosen for a task.
être la désignée
Related Words
designate
To indicate, choose something or someone.
désigner
designation
Action of designating, official choice.
désignation
Slang Meanings
A person who is relied upon for an important task.
He is seen as the designated one for this bold project.
Il est vu comme la désignée pour ce projet audacieux.
The one who has received special attention.
At the party, she was the designated one, everyone wanted to talk to her.
À la fête, elle était la désignée, tout le monde voulait lui parler.