desert
US /ˈdez.ɚt/
UK /ˈdez.ɚt/
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désert
a large, dry, barren region, usually with sparse vegetation or none at all, and often covered with sand
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The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
Le Sahara est le plus grand désert chaud du monde.
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They had to cross a vast desert to reach their destination.
Ils ont dû traverser un vaste désert pour atteindre leur destination.
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déserter, abandonner
to abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous
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He would never desert his friends in times of need.
Il ne déserterait jamais ses amis en cas de besoin.
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Many soldiers deserted during the war.
De nombreux soldats ont déserté pendant la guerre.