destin
le destin
destiny
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How do you say destin in French?
How do you pronounce destin in French?
destin is pronounced /lə dɛstɛ̃/ in French.
Example sentences
Le destin cruel l'a séparé de sa famille pour toujours.
Cruel fate separated him from his family forever. (Note: 'le' and 'cruel' are masculine to agree with 'destin')
Son destin extraordinaire a inspiré tous ceux qui l'ont connu.
His extraordinary destiny inspired everyone who knew him. (Note: 'son' and 'extraordinaire' are masculine to agree with 'destin')
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Why is it masculine?
Destin is masculine in French. While it does derive from Latin "destinare" (to intend, appoint), the gender classification in French is better explained by the fact that French nouns ending in -in are typically masculine, and "destin" follows this productive pattern. The word entered French through Old French and maintained masculine gender consistent with similar -in ending nouns in the language.
What is the French word for destiny?
The French word for destiny is le destin — masculine.
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