Détermina (en. Determined)

/de.te.ʁi.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Making a definitive decision
He determined the date of the meeting.
Il a déterminé la date de la réunion.
Making something precise or clear
He determined the selection criteria.
Il a déterminé les critères de sélection.
Setting a limit or a boundary
The contract determines the responsibilities of each party.
Le contrat détermine les responsabilités de chaque partie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to fix, to limit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

determine the future
making decisions that influence the future.
déterminer le futur
determine a standard
establishing standards to follow.
déterminer une norme
determine the facts
clarifying what is true or false.
déterminer les faits

Related Words

determination
Action of determining, capacity to set goals.
détermination
determined
Having a firm will, resolute in an action.
déterminé

Slang Meanings

Making a decision quickly
He determined that this would be his last drink.
Il a déterminé que ce serait son dernier verre.
Having a clear solution
She determined the battle plan for the meeting.
Elle a déterminé le plan de bataille pour la réunion.