Déterminée (en. Determined)
/detɛʁmine/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is resolute, who has made a clear choice.
She is determined to succeed in her career.
Elle est déterminée à réussir dans sa carrière.
Refers to a clearly established objective.
He has a determined vision of his future.
Il a une vision déterminée de son avenir.
The characteristic of someone who acts with conviction.
His approach is determined and full of confidence.
Sa démarche est déterminée et pleine de confiance.
Etymology
From the verb 'determiner' which means 'to set, to arrange, to define'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a determined woman
A woman who has clear goals and strives to achieve them.
une femme déterminée
to act in a determined manner
To act with conviction and assurance.
agir de façon déterminée
in a determined state of mind
To be in a disposition to achieve one's goals.
dans un état d'esprit déterminé
Related Words
determination
The quality of being determined or resolute.
détermination
determinism
The theory that all events are determined by previous causes.
déterminisme
to determine
To set or establish something.
déterminer
Slang Meanings
To be self-assured
She is so determined, she is a true fighter.
Elle est tellement déterminée, c'est une vrai battante.