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    Destinés (en. Destined)

    /dɛs.ti.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to people or things that are destined for a certain goal or outcome.
    These children are destined to become great artists.
    Ces enfants sont destinés à devenir de grands artistes.
    Indicating that something is intended or ordained by fate.
    The two lovers feel destined for each other.
    Les deux amoureux se sentent destinés l'un à l'autre.
    Suggesting a direction towards a defined objective.
    This project is intended to improve our efficiency.
    Ce projet est destiné à améliorer notre efficacité.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'destiner', derived from the Latin 'destinare', meaning 'to fix, to establish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    destined for
    Who are destined for a certain thing or a certain purpose.
    destinés à
    to feel destined
    To feel like one is meant for something.
    se sentir destinés
    to be destined to fail
    To be doomed to an inevitable failure.
    être destiné à échouer

    Related Words

    fate
    Event that is thought to be inevitable.
    destin
    recipient
    Person to whom something is destined.
    destinataire
    destiny
    The fate or lot of a person.
    destinée

    Slang Meanings

    Destined for something positive.
    They are destined to shine in this competition.
    Ils sont destinés à briller dans ce concours.
    Destined for failure, often used ironically.
    This team is destined to lose the match.
    Cette équipe est destinée à perdre le match.