Désiré (en. Desired)
/deziʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is strongly desired or wanted.
This position is highly desired by many candidates.
Ce poste est très désiré par de nombreux candidats.
That which has been the object of intense desire.
She is the desired person for a long time.
Elle est la personne désirée depuis longtemps.
That which is appreciated or coveted.
This product has become highly desired in the market.
Ce produit est devenu très désiré sur le marché.
Etymology
From the Latin 'desideratus', the past participle of 'desiderare' (to desire).
Common Phrases and Expressions
a desirable good
A good that is particularly wanted.
un bien désirable
desired by all
Wanted or sought after by everyone.
désiré par tous
desired dreams
Aspirations or goals that one ardently wants to achieve.
rêves désirés
Related Words
desire
Feeling of wanting or needing something.
désir
to desire
To want something ardently.
désirer
desiring
One who desires, who wants something.
désirant
Slang Meanings
Something that is extremely trendy or fashionable.
This new sneaker model is really cool and highly desired.
Ce nouveau modèle de sneakers est vraiment déchiré et super désiré.
Someone who is very attractive or appealing.
She is so desired in this club, all eyes are on her.
Elle est tellement désirée dans ce club, tous les yeux sont sur elle.