Désirée (en. Desired)

/dezire/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is desired, intensely wished for.
She is the person I have always desired.
Elle est la personne que j'ai toujours désirée.
That which arouses desires.
This trip is the desired destination for our vacation.
Ce voyage est la destination désirée pour nos vacances.
That which is highly valued or sought after.
This dress is very desired by all fashionistas.
Cette robe est très désirée par toutes les fashionistas.

Etymology

Derived from the French verb 'désirer' with the suffix '-ée' indicating the state of what is desired.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a desired dream
A dream that one ardently wishes to achieve.
un rêve désiré
desired by many
Who is highly coveted by many people.
désirée par beaucoup
a desired destiny
A life path that one hopes for and envisions.
une destinée désirée

Related Words

desire
Intense feeling of envy for something.
désir
to desire
To feel the desire to acquire or possess something.
désirer
desirability
Quality of what is desirable.
désirabilité

Slang Meanings

Highly prized
This singer is desired at all parties.
Cette chanteuse est désirée dans toutes les soirées.
Heartthrob
Her house is a real heartthrob for me.
Sa maison est un vrai coup de cœur pour moi.