French word

destination

Pronunciation

IPA/destinasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine noundestination

Example

Nous avons enfin atteint notre destination.

We finally reached our destination.

Illustration for destination (destination)

More examples

Le colis est arrivé à sa destination.

The package has arrived at its destination.

Core concept

A planned endpoint where a person, vehicle, or shipment is meant to arrive.

Common phrases

  • arriver à destination

    arrive at the destination

  • atteindre sa destination

    reach one's destination

Similar words

endroit: A place where a particular thing or person is located.
lieu: A general word for a place or location.
adresse: Information showing where a home or company is located.

Definition in French

Endroit prévu pour l'arrivée d'une personne, d'un véhicule ou d'un envoi.

Word origin

French destination derives from Latin destinatio, meaning the act of fixing or appointing, from destinare, meaning to determine or assign.

Usage tips

  • Destination is feminine, so standard forms include une destination and cette destination.

Other meanings

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