noun🔗ShareMérites, récompenses, châtiments(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward"After a week of diligent studying, she felt she earned her deserts: a relaxing weekend. "Après une semaine d'étude assidue, elle a estimé qu'elle avait mérité ses récompenses : un week-end relaxant.moralvaluephilosophyrightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéserts, étendues désoléesA barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland."The Sahara and the Gobi are vast deserts known for their extreme heat and lack of rain. "Le Sahara et le Gobi sont de vastes déserts connus pour leur chaleur extrême et leur manque de pluie.geographyareaenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéserts, lieux désolésAny barren place or situation."The company's stock prices are in the deserts after the CEO scandal. "Les cours de l'action de l'entreprise sont dans le désert après le scandale du PDG.placesituationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbandonner, déserterTo leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake."A mother should never desert her children. "Une mère ne devrait jamais abandonner ses enfants.moralactionhumancharactersocietyguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéserté, abandonnerTo leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission."Anyone found deserting will be punished."Quiconque désertera sera puni.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
