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"Dessert" in French: dessert
le dessert
Dessert in French is le dessert, masculine. Au dessert means for dessert. Take care: dessert is not désert (desert).
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How to pronounce dessert
Say it
duh-SAIR
/də.sɛʁ/
duh-SAIR. Stress on sair; double s is soft s sound, not z.
"Dessert" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le dessert | dessert Course at the end of a meal. | Course at the end of a meal. |
| au dessert | for dessert Ordering. | Ordering. |
| carte des desserts | dessert menu Restaurants. | Restaurants. |
| sans dessert | without dessert Skipping sweets. | Skipping sweets. |
How to use dessert in real life
- 1Restaurant
Qu'est-ce que tu prends comme dessert ?
What are you having for dessert?
Comme dessert.
- 2Home meal
Le dessert, c'est une tarte aux pommes.
Dessert is an apple tart.
Le dessert as subject.
- 3Waiter
Vous désirez un dessert ?
Would you like a dessert?
Staff may use vous.
Mistakes English speakers make with dessert
Incorrect: La dessert est bon.
Correct: Le dessert est bon.
Dessert is masculine.
Incorrect: Je veux le désert.
Correct: Je veux le dessert.
Dessert (sweet) vs désert (desert).
Good to know
French meals often keep room for le dessert: fruit, yogurt, or pastry. Fromage may come before dessert in fuller meals. Spelling with double s keeps you out of the Sahara.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing after dinner
ChatPal
On partage un dessert ?
Shall we share a dessert?
You
Oui. Quel dessert tu recommandes ?
Yes. Which dessert do you recommend?
ChatPal
La mousse au chocolat. Meilleur dessert ici.
The chocolate mousse. Best dessert here.
You
Parfait, on prend ça.
Perfect, we'll take that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dessert" in French
How do I say dessert?
Le dessert.
How do I say for dessert?
Au dessert.
Dessert vs désert?
Dessert is the sweet; désert is a desert.
How do you pronounce dessert?
Duh-SAIR.
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