Désirant (en. Desiring)

/deziʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who intensely desires something.
He is a wanting individual in terms of professional success.
Il est un désirant en matière de succès professionnel.
One who has aspirations.
This desire for love never leaves him.
Ce désirant d'amour ne le quitte jamais.

Etymology

From the verb 'to desire' with the suffix '-ing' indicating an ongoing action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burning desire
A very intense desire.
désir ardent
desire for success
The ambition to achieve one's goals.
désir de succès
in search of happiness
In pursuit of personal satisfaction.
à la recherche du bonheur

Related Words

to desire
To express the wish to obtain something.
désirer
desire
A strong want or aspiration.
désir
aspiration
A desire formed from an ambition.
aspiration

Slang Meanings

Envious
He is envious of the life his neighbor leads.
Il est envieux de la vie que mène son voisin.
Gluttonous
A luxury glutton, always in search of new experiences.
Un gourmand de luxe, toujours en quête de nouvelles expériences.