désir
desire, longing
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/de.ziʁ/
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Cultural Note
In French romantic philosophy, 'le désir' is considered a driving force of human connection. French thinkers like Roland Barthes explored how desire is sustained by absence and mystery, which is why the French often say that a little distance keeps desire alive in relationships.
📝 Example Sentences
Le désir qu'il éprouvait pour elle était irrésistible.
The desire he felt for her was irresistible.
Ses yeux étaient remplis de désir.
Her eyes were filled with desire.