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    Destinées (en. Destinies)

    /dɛs.ti.ˈne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The circumstances or events that determine the course of a person's life.
    The destinies of heroes were often tragic.
    Les destinées des héros étaient souvent tragiques.
    Destiny can also refer to the idea of fatalism.
    He believed that all destinies were written in advance.
    Il croyait que toutes les destinées étaient écrites à l'avance.
    In a broader sense, it can mean the future of a society.
    The destinies of nations depend on their leaders.
    Les destinées des nations dépendent de leurs dirigeants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'destinata', past participle of 'destinare', meaning to determine or assign.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crossed destinies
    A reference to lives that intersect and mutually influence each other.
    destinées croisées
    to believe in destinies
    To have faith in a predetermined life path.
    croire aux destinées
    to write one's destiny
    To take control of one's future through one's own choices.
    écrire sa destinée

    Related Words

    fate
    The sum of events that happen to someone.
    destin
    fatalism
    The belief that everything is determined in advance.
    fatalisme
    providence
    Divine direction in human affairs.
    providence

    Slang Meanings

    Uncertain future
    You never know what life has in store for us; it's a matter of destinies.
    On ne sait jamais ce que la vie nous réserve, c'est une histoire de destinées.
    Life path
    Everyone follows their own destiny, no matter the obstacles.
    Chacun suit sa propre destinée, peu importe les obstacles.