Fatale (en. Fatal)
/fa.tal/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to an event that has lethal consequences.
That fall was fatal for him.
Cette chute était fatale pour lui.
Refers to a person who attracts deadly dangers.
She has a fatal charm that captivates all men.
Elle a un charme fatal qui captive tous les hommes.
Refers to an unyielding destiny.
His passion for gambling was fatal.
Sa passion pour le jeu était fatale.
Etymology
From Latin 'fatalis' meaning 'related to destiny'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
femme fatale
A woman who uses her charm to seduce and manipulate.
femme fatale
fatal destiny
An inevitable and tragic destiny.
destin fatale
Related Words
fatalism
Doctrine according to which everything is determined by fate.
fatalisme
fate
Characteristic of what is unavoidable.
fatalité
Slang Meanings
A seductive yet dangerous person.
That girl is a real fatal.
Cette fille, c'est une vraie fatale.
A choice or decision with disastrous consequences.
That kind of behavior is very fatal.
Ce genre de comportement, c'est très fatale.