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    Désert (en. Desert)

    /de.zɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large expanse of arid land, often without vegetation.
    The Sahara is the largest desert in the world.
    Le Sahara est le plus grand désert du monde.
    An empty and abandoned place.
    This once-prosperous city is now a desert.
    Cette ville autrefois prospère est maintenant un désert.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'desertum', meaning 'to abandon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    asphalt desert
    An arid urban area, often little frequented.
    désert de bitume
    a deserter
    A soldier who abandons his post.
    un déserteur
    to make the desert
    To experience moments of solitude.
    faire le désert

    Related Words

    desertic
    Having the characteristics of a desert.
    désertique
    to desert
    To abandon a post or an obligation.
    desérter

    Slang Meanings

    A little-frequented place.
    This street is a real desert at this time.
    Cette rue est un véritable désert à cette heure-ci.
    A period of great solitude.
    After his breakup, he felt like he was in an emotional desert.
    Après sa rupture, il se sentait dans un désert affectif.