Destination (en. Destination)
/dɛstina.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Place one wishes to go to.
The destination of our vacation is the beach.
La destination de nos vacances est la plage.
Final objective of a journey or expedition.
The train departs for its final destination at 6 PM.
Le train part pour sa destination finale à 18h.
Permanence to which something is sent.
Make sure that the destination address is correct.
Assurez-vous que l'adresse de destination est correcte.
Etymology
From the Latin 'destinatio', meaning 'designation, assignment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
preferred destination
A popular place where many people wish to go.
destination de choix
final destination
The last stop or landing point of a trip.
destination finale
change destination
To modify the planned location for a trip.
changer de destination
Related Words
trip
Movement of a person from one place to another.
voyage
itinerary
Planned route to reach a destination.
itinéraire
getaway
Brief excursion or escape to a specific place.
escapade
Slang Meanings
Trendy location
This place has become a very trendy destination among young people.
Cet endroit est devenu une destination très en vogue parmi les jeunes.
Night out plan
Why not change our destination and go somewhere else?
Pourquoi ne pas changer notre destination et aller ailleurs ?