No. 3,496 in French
doom
The French word "doom" is not native to the French language; it appears to be an English term. In English, "doom" means fate, destruction, or inevitable downfall.
In a sentence
Le héros ne pouvait pas échapper à son destin, une condamnation fatale.
The hero could not escape his fate, a fatal doom.
In this sentence, 'doom' is used to describe an unavoidable and fatal destiny, emphasizing its profound and inevitable nature.
Dans l'obscurité de la nuit, il ressentit un pressentiment de malheur imminent.
In the darkness of the night, he felt a premonition of imminent doom.
Here, 'doom' refers to a looming sense of tragedy or disaster, showcasing its role in building suspense and foreboding in the atmosphere.
L'armée a été prise dans un piège, scellant leur sort avec la défaite.
The army was caught in a trap, sealing their doom with defeat.
In this context, 'doom' signifies a sealed fate or adverse outcome, further illustrating its association with declines or unavoidable conclusions.
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