desert

• Grande étendue de terre aride et sèche, généralement avec très peu de végétation, souvent couverte de sable ou de roches.

A noun referring to a large, dry, barren area of land, usually with little or no vegetation, often covered with sand or rocks.

1. Arid regionA2formal

   A barren area of land with little precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

   Désert (région aride)

   • The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
   • Camels are well-adapted to survive in the desert.
   • They got lost in the desert without water.

   Synonymesbarrenwastewastelandwilderness

2. Uninhabited or empty placeB2formal

   A place that is empty, lonely, or lacking in activity.

   lieu désert ou inhabité

   • The town became a cultural desert after the factory closed.
   • The office was a desert after everyone left for the holiday.
   • The once-bustling market is now a desert.

   Synonymesdesolationwastewastelandwilderness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de quitter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou d'abandonner un lieu ou une obligation sans intention de revenir.

A verb used to indicate the act of abandoning someone or something, or leaving a place or duty without intention of returning.

1. Abandon or leaveB2formal

   To leave someone or something behind, often in a way that is considered wrong or disloyal.

   Abandonner, délaisser

   • He deserted his family and moved abroad.
   • The soldier was accused of deserting his post during the battle.
   • She felt deserted by her friends when she needed them most.

   Synonymesabandonbetrayditchforsakejiltleavemaroonstrand

   Antonymesaccompanyremainstaysupport

2. Forsake or give upB2formal

   To stop supporting or being involved with someone or something.

   abandonner, délaisser

   • His courage deserted him at the critical moment.
   • Many supporters deserted the party after the scandal.
   • Her luck seemed to have deserted her during the competition.

   Synonymesabandonditchforsakegive upjiltleavemaroonquitstrand

   Antonymesaidhelpremainstaysupport