No. 1,128 in French
destinés
"Destinés" means "intended" or "destined."
In a sentence
Ces livres sont destinés aux étudiants.
These books are intended for the students.
Here, 'destinés' illustrates allocation or purpose, indicating the books are meant for the students.
Les bâtiments étaient destinés à des fins industrielles.
The buildings were intended for industrial purposes.
In this example, 'destinés' refers to designation, showing the intended role of the buildings.
Les cadeaux sont destinés à être distribués pendant la cérémonie.
The gifts are intended to be distributed during the ceremony.
Here, 'destinés' shows intention, specifying the planned action for the gifts.
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