Fatales (en. Fatal)

/fa.tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has fatal consequences.
The injuries were fatal.
Les blessures étaient fatales.
That is inevitably destructive.
This choice had fatal consequences.
Ce choix a eu des conséquences fatales.
That causes great suffering or losses.
The war led to fatal losses.
La guerre a entraîné des pertes fatales.

Etymology

From Latin 'fatalis', meaning 'destined by fate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bring a fatal end
to cause the end of something decisively.
mettre une fin fatale
fatal deaths
deaths caused by tragic circumstances.
décès fatals
fatal love
a love that leads to disastrous consequences.
amour fatal

Related Words

fatality
The character of what is fatal, which cannot be avoided.
fatalité
fatalism
A doctrine that all events are determined by fate.
fatalisme
fatal
That leads to death or severe consequences.
fatal

Slang Meanings

inevitable destruction
This decision is fatal, there's no turning back.
Cette décision, c'est du fatal, on ne peut pas revenir en arrière.
extreme consequence
His actions will have fatal effects on his career.
Ses actions auront des effets fatals sur sa carrière.