What does destiné in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word destiné in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use destiné in French.

The word destiné in French means intended for, meant to do, destined for , destined to have, reserve for, intend for , aim at, destine for , destine to do, reserve for, choose a career in , choose a career path in, destined for a brilliant future, cut out for a brilliant future, be destined for , be bound for. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word destiné

intended for

adjectif (adressé)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Normalement, cette lettre ne m'était pas destinée.
This letter wasn't intended for me.

meant to do

adjectif (prévu)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cet appareil n'est pas destiné à être utilisé par des enfants.
This device should not be used by children.

destined for , destined to have

adjectif (promis)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cet élève est destiné à un brillant avenir.
This student has a bright future ahead of him.

reserve for

(déterminer à un usage)

Nous destinons cet argent à l'achat d'une télévision.
We plan to buy a new TV with this money.

intend for , aim at

(adresser)

Ces compliments vous sont destinés.
These compliments are intended for you.

destine for , destine to do

(réserver, déterminer à l'avance)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il destine sa fille au commerce international.
He has fixed on international commerce for his daughter.

reserve for

(réserver, préparer)

Heureusement, nous ne savons pas ce que l'avenir nous destine.
Luckily, we didn't know what the future had in store for us.

choose a career in , choose a career path in

(tout faire pour accéder à un métier)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Claire se destine à la musique.
Claire has committed herself to a career in music.

destined for a brilliant future, cut out for a brilliant future

locution adjectivale (qui a une carrière prometteuse)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

be destined for , be bound for

locution verbale (avoir pour but, destination, objet) (person)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce diplomate est destiné à de hautes fonctions au ministère des Affaires Étrangères.

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