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destination

/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/

A destination is the place where someone is going or where something is being sent. It represents the end point of a journey or a trip.

Exemples

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Paris is a very popular holiday destination for people all over the world.

Paris is a very popular vacation place for people from all countries.

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Passengers must remain seated until the aircraft reaches its final destination.

Travelers should stay in their seats until the plane arrives at the last stop.

3

What's our next destination on this road trip?

Where is the next place we are going on this drive?

Famille de mots

Nom
destination
Verb
destine
Adjectif
destined
Apparenté
destiny
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'destiny' + 'station'. A destination is the station you are destined to arrive at.

Quiz rapide

After ten hours of driving, we finally reached our ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : destination

Exemples

1

Paris is a very popular holiday destination for people all over the world.

everyday

Paris is a very popular vacation place for people from all countries.

2

Passengers must remain seated until the aircraft reaches its final destination.

formal

Travelers should stay in their seats until the plane arrives at the last stop.

3

What's our next destination on this road trip?

informol

Where is the next place we are going on this drive?

4

The study examines how climate change affects coastal tourist destinations.

academic

The research looks at how weather changes impact vacation spots by the sea.

5

Our city is becoming a leading destination for international investment.

business

Our city is becoming a top place for global business money.

Famille de mots

Nom
destination
Verb
destine
Adjectif
destined
Apparenté
destiny

Collocations courantes

final destination the last stop of a journey
tourist destination a place that many travelers visit
popular destination a place that many people like to go to
holiday destination a place where people go for vacation
reach a destination to arrive at the place you are going

Phrases Courantes

dream destination

the perfect place someone wants to visit

off-the-beaten-track destination

a place that is not visited by many tourists

destination wedding

a wedding held in a vacation location

Souvent confondu avec

destination vs destiny

Destination is a physical place you travel to; destiny is your fate or what will happen in the future.

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Notes d'usage

The word is most commonly used in travel contexts. It can refer to a city, a country, or a specific building like a hotel.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'destiny' when they mean a travel location. Also, remember to say 'arrive at a destination' rather than 'arrive to a destination'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'destiny' + 'station'. A destination is the station you are destined to arrive at.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'destinare', which means to make firm, establish, or choose.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: destinations Often used with the preposition 'at' (arrive at the destination)
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Contexte culturel

In the travel industry, 'destination marketing' is a major business focused on attracting tourists to specific regions.

Quiz rapide

After ten hours of driving, we finally reached our ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : destination

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taxi

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A car with a driver that you pay to take you exactly where you want to go. It usually has a sign on top and a meter inside to calculate the cost of the trip.

subway

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bicycle

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A vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing pedals with your feet. It is a popular form of transportation for short distances and a common way to exercise.

motorcycle

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backpack

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A bag with shoulder straps that allows you to carry items on your back, leaving your hands free. It is commonly used by students for school or by travelers and hikers to carry their belongings.

map

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A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.

passenger

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A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.

hostel

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reservation

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A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.

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