destiny

• Nom désignant le cours prédéterminé des événements, souvent perçu comme une force surnaturelle ou un pouvoir supérieur qui façonne l'avenir d'une personne.

A noun referring to the predetermined course of events, often considered as a supernatural power or fate that shapes one's future.

1. Predetermined futureB2formal

   The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future, often seen as predetermined by fate.

   Destinée prédéterminée

   • He believed it was his destiny to become a leader.
   • She felt that meeting him was her destiny.
   • The prophecy spoke of a great destiny for the young prince.

   Synonymesdoomfatefortunekismetlotprovidence

2. Ultimate purposeB2formal

   The hidden power believed to control what happens in the future; one's fate or lot in life.

   destinée

   • They were determined to shape their own destiny.
   • The country's destiny was changed by the revolution.
   • She accepted her destiny with grace and courage.

   Synonymesdoomfatefortunekarmakismetlotpredestinationprovidence