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    Destin (en. Fate)

    /dɛs.tɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The inevitable outcome or result of a situation.
    Destiny wanted them to meet one day.
    Le destin a voulu qu'ils se rencontrent un jour.
    The force that seems to drive the events of life.
    She believes her destiny is to become an artist.
    Elle croit que son destin est de devenir artiste.
    What is decided in advance for an individual.
    He feels that his destiny is already mapped out.
    Il a l'impression que son destin est déjà tracé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'destinum', which means 'destiny' or 'fate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To face one's destiny
    Accepting and living with the consequences of one's choices.
    Faire face à son destin
    To change one's destiny
    Altering the course of one's life or events.
    Changer son destin
    Under the weight of destiny
    Being overwhelmed by inevitable events.
    Sous le poids du destin

    Related Words

    destiny
    What is foreseen for a person in the future.
    destinée
    fate
    Inevitable event that happens in life.
    sort
    fatalism
    Doctrine that everything is determined by destiny.
    fatalisme

    Slang Meanings

    A feeling of melancholy caused by the sense that everything is decided.
    He is going with the flow; it’s his destiny.
    Il se laisse aller, c'est son destin.
    A fatalistic state of mind.
    He has a destiny mindset; nothing can change him.
    Il a un état d'esprit de destin, rien ne peut le changer.