Destiné (en. Destined)
[dɛstine]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Intended for a specific use or purpose.
This apartment is intended to be rented.
Cet appartement est destiné à être loué.
What is marked by fate or destiny.
He is destined to become a great artist.
Il est destiné à devenir un grand artiste.
Assigned or allocated to someone or something.
This book is intended for children.
Ce livre est destiné aux enfants.
Etymology
From the Latin 'destinare', which means to fix, to establish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To be destined for something
To be called to accomplish or achieve something.
Être destiné à quelque chose
Destined not to meet
Situations or people that are separated by fate.
Destinées à ne pas se rencontrer
Someone's destiny
The fate or path reserved for a person.
Destinée de quelqu'un
Related Words
destiny
The fate or destiny of a person.
destin
to destine
To allocate something for a use or purpose.
destiner
destination
The place towards which someone is heading.
destination
Slang Meanings
Destined for success
This entrepreneur is truly destined for success.
Cet entrepreneur est vraiment destiné au succès.
Destined for failure
This project seems destined for failure from the start.
Ce projet semble destiné à l'échec depuis le début.