English–French

“dessert” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/desɛʁ/

Example

Je prends un dessert après le repas.

I have dessert after the meal.

Illustration for dessert (dessert)

How to say “dessert” in French

“Dessert” in French is dessert.

A sweet portion brought at the end of a meal, such as a pastry, cake, or fruit.

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

Example sentences with dessert

Pour le goûter, elle a choisi un dessert léger.

For an afternoon snack, she chose a light dessert.

Tips for using dessert

  • Dessert is masculine, so standard forms include un dessert and le dessert.

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