Translation
desert; (as an adjective) deserted, empty
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Word origin
From Latin desertum ('abandoned place'), the past participle of deserere ('to forsake, to leave'), from de- and serere ('to join, to bind'). English 'desert' and 'desertion' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- desertum
- English cognates
- desert, desertion, deserter
Grammar
Examples
Sahara .
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
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We crossed the desert by lorry.
, déserte.
At six in the morning, the street was deserted.
déserte .
The beach is empty in winter.
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There is not a drop of water in this desert.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 11: désert, manteau, pis and 7 more words.