RAISON D'ÊTRE


Meaning of RAISON D'ÊTRE in English

[ ˌreɪzɒ~'dɛtrə \]

■ noun ( plural raisons d'être pronunciation same) the most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence.

Origin

Fr., lit. 'reason for being'.

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