French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
destin
Pronunciation
IPA/destɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine noundestiny
Example
Chacun a son destin.
Everyone has their own destiny.
More examples
Elle suit son destin.
She follows her destiny.
Core concept
The larger course of a person's life, including the outcome shaped by circumstances beyond personal control.
Common phrases
suivre son destin
follow one's destiny
accepter son destin
accept one's destiny
un destin tout tracé
a predetermined destiny
Similar words
avenir: The time and circumstances that lie ahead.
chance: Fortunate chance that leads to a good result.
hasard: An unpredictable event or element of chance.
Definition in French
Le destin désigne la destinée générale d'une personne, entendue comme le résultat de forces, de causes ou de circonstances qui la dépassent.
Word origin
The French noun destin was inherited through Old French from Latin destinare, meaning to determine or appoint, and developed toward the idea of a fixed outcome.
Usage tips
- In ordinary conversation, destin can sound solemn or literary, while c'est la vie is more natural for a minor setback.