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# destinées — French to English

How French *destinées* is translated into English in open, checked parallel texts: 6 translations with example sentences.

The Elamur Dictionary has no French section yet; the English translations below link to their meanings where it has them.

Sentence pairs counted, by form: destinées (69 642). By style: everyday 5 · literary 2 · biblical 9 · parliamentary 2 928 · legal and administrative 14 262 · UN documents 52 436.

## measures

Used about 6 247 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 488 · legal and administrative ≈ 297 · UN documents ≈ 5 462).

- C'est ce qui a rendu beaucoup plus difficile l'adoption de mesures **destinées** à atténuer les conséquences de la catastrophe.
  This made it much more difficult to take any **measures** to mitigate the effects of the disaster.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1526653)

- Répartition indicative entre les États membres des ressources du Fonds communautaire du tabac **destinées** au financement des actions visées aux articles 13 et 14 du règlement (CE) no 2182/2002 pour l'année 2005
  The indicative allocations to Member States of the financing under the Community Tobacco Fund of the **measures** referred to in Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EC) No 2182/2002 for the year 2005
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 534317)

- Nous sommes également attachés à l &apos; élaboration de mesures **destinées** à en vérifier le respect.
  We also remain committed to developing **measures** to verify compliance with it.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 21953748)

- Notre réaction à la crise ne peut se traduire exclusivement par des mesures techniques **destinées** aux questions réglementaires.
  Our response to the crisis cannot be limited to technical **measures** to address regulatory problems.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1263172)

- La collaboration avec le FENU devrait également porter sur l &apos; adoption de mesures **destinées** à renforcer les collectivités locales et autres organisations à caractère local.
  The collaboration with UNCDF will include **measures** to strengthen local governments and other local organizations.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 17091679)

## intended

Used about 5 015 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 549 · legal and administrative ≈ 1 189 · UN documents ≈ 3 277). Meaning: [intended in the Elamur Dictionary](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/intended/).

- Des initiatives comme SLIM et le business test panel **destinées** à alléger les charges administratives des entreprises.
  Initiatives, such as SLIM and the business test panel are **intended** to lighten the administrative load for industry.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 2027898)

- Denrées alimentaires à base de produits laitiers **destinées** aux enfants en bas âge (prêtes à la consommation)
  Foods on dairy basis **intended** for young children (ready to eat/drink)
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 2542403)

- 25H.9 Les ressources demandées (3 700 dollars) sont **destinées** à financer des réceptions officielles et d &apos; autres dépenses de représentation.
  25H.9 The estimated requirements ($3,700) are **intended** to cover official functions and group hospitality.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 509048)

- Les autres chapitres précisaient des mesures techniques et de contrôle **destinées** à permettre la mise en œuvre de ce plan.
  The other chapters specified the technical and inspection measures **intended** to allow this plan to be implemented.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 667122)

- La BCE a approuvé la demande susmentionnée d'augmentation volume des pièces en euros **destinées** à la circulation que l'Italie peut émettre en 2017.
  The ECB has approved this request for an increase in the volume of euro coins **intended** for circulation that Italy may issue in 2017.
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 4140409)

## designed

Used about 4 413 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 244 · legal and administrative ≈ 891 · UN documents ≈ 3 277). Meaning: [designed in the Elamur Dictionary](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/designed/).

- Nous préconisons des mesures rapides **destinées** à rendre le transport par voie ferrée plus efficace.
  We recommend rapid measures **designed** to make railway transport more efficient.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 741048)

- «serveur à un ou deux points de connexion pour processeurs», un serveur comportant une ou deux interfaces **destinées** à l'installation d'un processeur.
  ‘server with one or two processor sockets’ means a server containing one or two interfaces **designed** for the installation of a processor.
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 4922731)

- Les mesures **destinées** à améliorer la situation des communautés roms ne doivent être entreprises qu &apos; avec leur consentement et leur contribution.
  Measures **designed** to improve their situation should be undertaken only with the prior approval and input of Roma communities.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 7037696)

- Enfin, elle présentera des propositions **destinées** à lutter contre les réseaux de pédophiles, par exemple sur Internet.
  Thirdly, it is to put forward proposals **designed** to combat paedophile networks, such as on the Internet.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1628368)

- En ce qui concerne le traitement automatisé, le responsable du traitement et le sous-traitant mettent en œuvre, à la suite d’une évaluation des risques, des mesures **destinées** à:
  In respect of automated processing, the controller and the processor shall, following an evaluation of the risks, implement measures **designed** to:
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 4726717)

## aimed

Used about 3 462 times in the texts (everyday ≈ 2 · parliamentary ≈ 183 · UN documents ≈ 3 277).

- Mes remarques ne t'étaient pas **destinées**.
  My remarks were not **aimed** at you.
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by Aiji and CK · checked, community translation · [\#250828](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/250828) [\#7553107](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/7553107))

- Les États membres sont encouragés à organiser des manifestations sur leur sol, **destinées** aussi bien à l'opinion publique qu'aux organisations non gouvernementales.
  The Member States are being invited to organise events in their own countries that should be **aimed** at the general public and the non-governmental organisations.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1914654)

- Mesures **destinées** aux lesbiennes, bisexuels et transgenres
  Measures **aimed** at the LBT population
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 25979263)

- Mes remarques ne vous étaient pas **destinées**.
  My remarks were not **aimed** at you.
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by Aiji and CK · checked, community translation · [\#250828](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/250828) [\#7553106](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/7553106))

- Nous ne pouvons nous contenter de préparer des réponses **destinées** à quelques citoyens déjà conscients d’être des Européens, qui savent donc déjà ce qu’ils doivent demander.
  It is not sufficient for us to prepare responses **aimed** at a few citizens who are already aware of being European and who already know what they need to ask.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 678781)

## funding

Used about 2 368 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 183 · UN documents ≈ 2 185). Meaning: [funding in the Elamur Dictionary](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/funding/).

- Nous pouvons convertir les subventions **destinées** à remettre en état les réacteurs dangereux en financements pour leur fermeture.
  Convert subsidies for reconditioning unsafe reactors into **funding** to close them.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1530641)

- Mesures **destinées** à faciliter l &apos; accès des acteurs locaux aux sources de financement existantes
  Measures to facilitate the access of local actors to existing sources of **funding**
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 8207165)

- Il existe de nouvelles possibilités de financement **destinées** à améliorer et à protéger l’environnement dans les zones Natura 2000 concernées par les activités de pêche.
  There are new **funding** possibilities to enhance and protect the environment in Natura 2000 areas concerned by fisheries activities.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 700976)

- Ces contributions sont **destinées** essentiellement à des programmes et projets qui favorisent un développement écologiquement viable.
  **Funding** focuses on programmes and projects that promote ecologically sustainable development.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 18934812)

- Les faits sont là : fraude concernant des subventions **destinées** au lin en Espagne, fraude concernant du beurre artificiel en Italie, fraude concernant des fonds du FSE aux Pays-Bas.
  The facts are there for everyone to see: fraud involving subsidies for flax in Spain, artificial butter in Italy, and ESF **funding** in the Netherlands.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 178302)

## consumption

Used about 1 844 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 61 · legal and administrative ≈ 1 783). Meaning: [consumption in the Elamur Dictionary](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/consumption/).

- Le Conseil doit-il statuer à l'unanimité pour modifier la législation suédoise actuelle concernant l'importation de boissons alcoolisées **destinées** à la consommation personnelle?
  Is unanimity in the Council required to alter Sweden's present rules for the import into Sweden of alcohol for personal **consumption**?
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1666582)

- **destinées** à l'alimentation humaine
  Fit for human **consumption**
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 270519)

- sont **destinées** à être mangées sans traitement thermique ou peuvent être mangées sans traitement thermique préalable.
  are intended to be eaten without heat treatment or can be eaten without heat treatment before **consumption**.
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 596602)

- Huiles de palmiste ou de babassu, brutes, **destinées** à des usages techniques ou industriels (autres que la fabrication de produits pour l'alimentation humaine)
  Crude palm kernel and babassu oil, for technical or industrial uses (excl. for manufacture of foodstuffs for human **consumption**)
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 221309)

- Article 10 de la directive 98/83/CE du Conseil du 3 novembre 1998 relative à la qualité des eaux **destinées** à la consommation humaine (JO L 330 du 5.12.1998, p. 32).
  Article 10 of Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human **consumption** (OJ L 330, 5.12.1998, p. 32).
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 2794265)

## More sentences

Sentence pairs with the word where no single translation was found: it may be translated by a phrase, or left out.

- Croyez-vous que nos **destinées** soient régies par les étoiles ?
  Do you believe our destinies are controlled by the stars?
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by Scott and Scott · checked, community translation · [\#865539](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/865539) [\#865551](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/865551))

- Stéphane ne dévoilerait à qui que ce soit ses manigances **destinées** à le venger de ses amis pour lui avoir fait une farce.
  Spenser would not tell anyone his surreptitious plan to get back at his friends for pranking him.
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by Micsmithel and AlanF\_US · checked, community translation · [\#1949](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/1949) [\#330477](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/330477))

- Nous étions **destinées** à nous rencontrer un jour.
  We were destined to meet one day.
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by sacredceltic and CM · checked, community translation · [\#3729542](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/3729542) [\#4188616](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/4188616))

## Grammar

Notes on grammar and translation on Mova: [French grammar](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/fr/) · [English grammar](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/en/) · [translating between English and French](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/translation/pairs/en-fr/) · [translating from French](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/translation/from-fr/) · [translating into English](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/translation/into-en/).

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