Dessein (en. Design)

[dɛ.sɛ̃]

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To have an idea in mind.
He has a design; we don't really know what he's planning.
Il a un dessein, on ne sait pas trop ce qu'il prépare.
To have secret plans.
Everyone wonders what his design is.
Tout le monde se demande quel est son dessein.