désigné
The English phrase "designated" is translated into French as désigné.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective désigné must agree with the noun it modifies: use désigné for masculine singular nouns, désignée for feminine singular nouns, désignés for masculine plural nouns and désignées for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The word désigné shares a root with dessin, meaning 'drawing'. This is because 'designating' something originally meant to 'trace' or 'draw out' a plan or a boundary.
- In French, the verb désigner can also mean 'to point at' with a finger, whereas 'designated' in English is almost exclusively used for formal appointments or labels.
- When someone is désigné d'office in French law, it means they have been designated by the court because they failed to choose their own representative, making the designation an involuntary act.
Examples in context
- Nous nous sommes rencontrés à l'endroit désigné.We met at the designated spot.This sentence uses désigné to refer to a specific location.Tatoeba #5600037 by Aiji, translation #258587 by CK
- Dans plusieurs pays, les juges sont désignés par cooptation.In many countries, judges are designated through appointment.This sentence uses désignés to describe people who have been appointed.Tatoeba #969752 by sacredceltic, translation #8112899 by Objectivesea
- Tom était le conducteur désigné.Tom was the designated driver.This sentence uses désigné to describe a driver.Tatoeba #10123045 by letsgolanguages, translation #10119440 by ddnktr
- Le candidat désigné pour ce projetThe designated candidate for this project
- Elle a été désignée comme chef de projetShe was designated as the project manager
- Le responsable désigné pour la réunion est en retard.The designated person for the meeting is running late.
- Elle a été désignée comme la porte-parole du groupe.She was designated as the spokesperson of the group.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a work project.
- GabrielQui est le responsable désigné pour ce projet ?Who is the designated manager for this project?
- ChloéC'est moi, Gabriel m'a choisi.It's me, Gabriel chose me.
- GabrielD'accord, tu gères donc tout le planning.Okay, so you handle the whole schedule.
- ChloéOui, je m'en occupe dès demain.Yes, I will take care of it starting tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
