French word

détermination

Pronunciation

IPA/detɛʁminasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine noundetermination

Example

Sa détermination m'impressionne.

Her determination impresses me.

Illustration for détermination (determination)

More examples

Elle a fait preuve de détermination pour finir le projet.

She showed determination to finish the project.

Core concept

A firm inner commitment that holds a person to a chosen goal through difficulty.

Common phrases

  • avoir de la détermination

    have determination

  • faire preuve de détermination

    show determination

Similar words

décision: The act of making a choice or judgment at a particular moment.
volonté: Strong will and resolve to see something through.
motivation: An inner drive that sustains continued action.
envie: A desire or wish to do something.

Definition in French

Force intérieure ou résolution ferme qui pousse une personne à poursuivre un objectif malgré les obstacles.

Word origin

The noun détermination derives from French déterminer and ultimately Latin determinare, "to set limits," with the meaning later extending to firm resolve.

Usage tips

  • French détermination describes sustained resolve, whereas décision usually names the choice or act of deciding.

Opposites

  • indécisionindecisionnoun

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