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    Désireux (en. Eager)

    /de.zi.ʁø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who expresses a wish or a desire.
    He is eager to succeed in his career.
    Il est désireux de réussir dans sa carrière.
    Expresses a strong need.
    She is eager to learn new skills.
    Elle est désireuse d'apprendre de nouvelles compétences.
    Who has ambition.
    The students are eager to graduate with honors.
    Les étudiants sont désireux d'obtenir leur diplôme avec mention.
    Is attached to something.
    They are eager to visit this country.
    Ils sont désireux de visiter ce pays.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'desideriosus', derived from 'desiderium' which means desire.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eager to learn
    To have a strong desire to learn.
    désireux d'apprendre
    eager to please
    To wish to please others.
    désireux de plaire
    eager to discover
    To have the desire to make discoveries.
    désireux de découvrir

    Related Words

    desire
    A feeling of wanting or wishing.
    désir
    to desire
    To experience the desire for something.
    désirer
    eager (feminine form)
    Feminine form of eager.
    désireuse

    Slang Meanings

    In search of attention.
    He is always eager in the evening to attract attention.
    Il est toujours désireux dans la soirée pour attirer les regards.
    In search of pleasure.
    She is eager for wild parties and entertainment.
    Elle est dé́sireuse de soirées folles et de divertissements.