No. 1,493 in French
destinées
The French word "destinées" translates to "destinies" or "fates" in English.
In a sentence
Les lettres destinées aux étudiants ont été envoyées.
The letters addressed to the students were sent.
In this sentence, 'destinées' is used as an adjective agreeing with 'les lettres', indicating that the letters were meant for the students.
Ces œuvres sont destinées à être exposées au musée.
These works are intended to be displayed in the museum.
'destinées' functions as part of a verb phrase, derived from 'être destiné', describing the purpose or intended use of 'ces œuvres'.
Elles sont destinées à devenir des leaders dans leur domaine.
They are destined to become leaders in their field.
Here, 'destinées' is used in an existential sense, implying a predestined or intended future for the subject 'elles'.
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