Destination
The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken. In tourism, it refers to the final location of a traveler's trip.
Exemples
3 sur 5What is your final destination on this trip?
Where is the last place you are traveling to on this journey?
The package will reach its destination within three working days.
The box will arrive at its address in three days or less.
We finally reached our destination after ten hours of driving.
We finally got to where we were going after driving for ten hours.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Destination starts with 'D' like 'Distance' — it's the place at the end of the distance.
Quiz rapide
The pilot announced that we were approaching our final ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : destination
Exemples
What is your final destination on this trip?
everydayWhere is the last place you are traveling to on this journey?
The package will reach its destination within three working days.
formalThe box will arrive at its address in three days or less.
We finally reached our destination after ten hours of driving.
informalWe finally got to where we were going after driving for ten hours.
Researchers studied the environmental impact of long-haul destinations.
academicScientists looked at how far-away travel spots affect nature.
Developing new tourism destinations is part of the five-year plan.
businessCreating new places for tourists to visit is in the official plan.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
off the beaten track
to a destination that is not popular or crowded
dream destination
the place you most want to visit
destination wedding
a wedding held in a far-away, scenic place
Souvent confondu avec
Destiny refers to fate or a predetermined future, while destination is a physical place you travel to.
Notes d'usage
Use 'destination' when talking about travel goals. It sounds more formal than just saying 'the place you are going'.
Erreurs courantes
Confusing 'destination' with 'destiny' is a common error for Romance language speakers.
Astuce mémo
Destination starts with 'D' like 'Distance' — it's the place at the end of the distance.
Origine du mot
From Latin 'destinare', meaning to make firm or establish.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The pilot announced that we were approaching our final ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : destination
Vocabulaire associé
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Itinerary
B1A detailed plan or a list of the places you will visit on a journey, often including the times and dates of travel.
Excursion
B1A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. It is usually organized for a group of people and lasts for a day or less.
Amenities
B1Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
Reception
B1The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Souvenir
B1Something that you buy or keep to remember a place you have visited on holiday or a special event.
Sightseeing
B1The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday. It involves looking at famous buildings, landmarks, or scenery.
Recommendation
B1A suggestion or advice that someone or something is good and should be chosen. In tourism, it usually refers to advice about which hotels, restaurants, or places to visit.
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