French word

destinataire

Pronunciation

IPA/destinatɛʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)recipient

Example

Écrivez le nom du destinataire sur l'enveloppe.

Write the recipient's name on the envelope.

Illustration for destinataire (recipient)

More examples

Vérifiez l'adresse du destinataire avant d'envoyer la lettre.

Check the recipient's address before sending the letter.

Core concept

A marked endpoint that identifies who should receive a communication or package.

Common phrases

  • le destinataire

    recipient

  • l'adresse du destinataire

    recipient's address

  • le nom du destinataire

    recipient's name

Similar words

bénéficiaire: A person who receives a payment or benefit.

Definition in French

Personne ou adresse indiquée comme destinataire d'un envoi postal, d'un colis ou d'un message électronique.

Word origin

Destinataire comes from French destiner, itself related to Latin destinare, to assign or direct, and the suffix -ataire forms a related noun.

Usage tips

  • The usual construction is destinataire de, as in le destinataire du message, rather than an English-style possessive construction.

Other meanings

  • addresseenoun

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