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destin
/dɛs.tɛ̃/
fate or destiny
Son destin était de devenir un grand artiste.
His destiny was to become a great artist.
literary
The predetermined course of events or fate that a person is believed to follow.
Elle a accepté son destin avec courage.
She accepted her fate with courage.
Often used in philosophical or literary contexts to discuss predetermination.
general
A person's life path or future, often seen as inevitable.
Il a changé son destin en travaillant dur.
He changed his destiny by working hard.
Can sometimes imply a sense of inevitability or predestination.
Collocations
accepter son destinto accept one's fatechanger son destinto change one's destinyle destin de quelqu'unsomeone's destiny
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Pro Tip
Literary vs. General Use
'Destin' is more commonly used in literary or philosophical contexts, while 'fatalité' is more general.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'destin' is poetic, overusing it in casual speech can sound overly dramatic.
Word Origin
From Latin 'destinum' (past participle of 'destinare', meaning 'to determine').
Usage Notes
In modern usage, 'destin' is often interchangeable with 'fatalité' but carries a slightly more philosophical or literary connotation.
Word Breakdown
destin
fate or destiny
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