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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDestinataire
/dɛstinaˈtɛʁ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or entity to whom something is addressed or sent.
"The destinataire of the letter was surprised to receive such an important message." - 2
In legal terms, the individual or organization that receives a document or notification.
"The destinataire must acknowledge receipt of the contract within seven days."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'destinataire' originates from the French verb 'destiner', which means 'to designate or assign'. It evolved in the 19th century to refer specifically to the recipient of a message or package, reflecting the growing importance of communication and delivery in society.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Destinataire" is said worldwide
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Destinataire
Transliteration: dɛstinaˈtɛʁ
"Le destinataire de la lettre était surpris de recevoir un message si important."
Empfänger
Transliteration: ɛmˈfɛŋɐ
"Der Empfänger des Briefes war überrascht, eine so wichtige Nachricht zu erhalten."
Destinatario
Transliteration: destinaˈtario
"Il destinatario della lettera è rimasto sorpreso di ricevere un messaggio così importante."
Destinatario
Transliteration: destinaˈtario
"El destinatario de la carta se sorprendió al recibir un mensaje tan importante."
Destinatário
Transliteration: destinaˈtaɾju
"O destinatário da carta ficou surpreso ao receber uma mensagem tão importante."
प्रापक
Transliteration: prāpak
"पत्र का प्रापक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश प्राप्त करके आश्चर्यचकित था।"
收件人
Transliteration: shōujiànrén
"信件的收件人对收到如此重要的消息感到惊讶。"
수신자
Transliteration: susinja
"편지의 수신자는 이렇게 중요한 메시지를 받아 놀랐습니다."
受取人
Transliteration: uketorinin
"手紙の受取人は、そんなに重要なメッセージを受け取って驚きました。"
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