Déserts (en. Deserts)
dɛ.zɛʁ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Areas of land that are almost or entirely devoid of vegetation.
Deserts can be hot like the Sahara or cold like Antarctica.
Les déserts peuvent être chauds comme le Sahara ou froids comme l'Antarctique.
Regions where water is scarce and climatic conditions are extreme.
The fauna of deserts is often adapted to difficult living conditions.
La faune des déserts est souvent adaptée à des conditions de vie difficiles.
Etymology
From the old French 'desert', originating from the Latin 'desertus', which means 'abandoned'.