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"Desert" in French: désert
le désert
Desert in French is le désert, masculine: le désert du Sahara. Keep the accent: désert. Dessert (sweet course) is different — two s, different meaning.
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How to pronounce désert
Say it
day-ZAIR
/de.zɛʁ/
Désert: day-ZAIR. Soft s like z; stress on the end.
"Desert" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le désert | the desert Geography. | Geography. |
| un désert de sable | a sandy desert Type of desert. | Type of desert. |
| traverser le désert | to cross the desert Travel/figurative. | Travel/figurative. |
| une île déserte | a desert island Related adjective. | Related adjective. |
How to use désert in real life
- 1Documentary
Le désert devient froid la nuit.
The desert gets cold at night.
Le désert.
- 2Travel dream
Je veux voir un désert au moins une fois.
I want to see a desert at least once.
Un désert.
- 3Weather chat
Dans ce désert, il pleut très rarement.
In this desert it rains very rarely.
Ce désert.
Mistakes English speakers make with désert
Incorrect: Le dessert du Sahara.
Correct: Le désert du Sahara.
Désert = desert; dessert = sweet course (two s).
Incorrect: La désert est vaste.
Correct: Le désert est vaste.
Désert is masculine.
Good to know
Désert vs dessert is a classic French spelling trap. Sahara and other deserts appear often in French media and school geography.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a trip to Morocco
ChatPal
On dort une nuit dans le désert ?
Shall we sleep one night in the desert?
You
Oui, le désert m'attire vraiment.
Yes — the desert really draws me.
ChatPal
Il faudra un guide pour le désert.
We'll need a guide for the desert.
You
Je regarde les agences ce soir.
I'll look at agencies tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Desert" in French
How do you say desert in French?
Le désert (masculine).
Désert or dessert?
Désert = desert; dessert = dessert (two s).
How do you say desert island?
Une île déserte.
How do you pronounce désert?
day-ZAIR.
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