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fate in French

fate in French is destin, sort, destinée — fate means the power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.

fate in French

destin
noun
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
sort
noun
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
destinée
noun
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
destin
noun
destinée
noun

What does "fate" mean?

  1. noun The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.
    "It seemed like fate that they met again after all those years."
  2. verb To determine or decide something in advance, as if by destiny.
    "The two were fated to meet, or so the story goes."
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fate in a sentence

  • It seemed like fate that they met again after all those years.
  • The jury would decide the fate of the accused.
  • The two were fated to meet, or so the story goes.

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What is "fate" in French?

"fate" in French is destin, sort, destinée. fate means: The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.

How do you use "fate" in a sentence?

Example: "It seemed like fate that they met again after all those years." In French, "fate" is destin, sort, destinée.

Are there other ways to say "fate" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "fate": destin, sort, destinée.

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