English–French

“desert” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dezɛʁ/

Example

Le désert est chaud et sec.

The desert is hot and dry.

Illustration for désert (desert)

How to say “desert” in French

“Desert” in French is désert.

A vast, sun-baked expanse where bare ground stretches around only scattered signs of life.

Full entry for désert: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with désert

Les dunes du désert bougent sous l'effet du vent.

The dunes of the desert move in the wind.

Tips for using désert

  • Désert is masculine, as in un désert and le désert, and its final t is silent.

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