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destiny

/ˈdɛstɪni/

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noun

Destin, destinée

That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will

Examples :

"Her destiny as a doctor was clear from a young age. "

Son destin de médecin était clair dès son plus jeune âge.

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noun

Destin, destinée

That which is inevitable in the fullness of time.

Examples :

"His destiny was to become a doctor, a path predetermined by his family's wishes. "

Son destin était de devenir médecin, une voie prédéterminée par les vœux de sa famille.

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noun

Destin, fatalité

The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.

Examples :

"The family's destiny seemed to be a life of quiet contentment, inherited from generations of farmers. "

Le destin de la famille semblait être une vie de contentement tranquille, héritée des générations d'agriculteurs.

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