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desolate in French

desolate in French is désert, ravager, désoler — desolate means empty and bleak, with no people or life around; also, extremely sad and without hope.

desolate in French

désert
adj
Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.
ravager
verb
To deprive of inhabitants.
désoler
verb
To make someone sad, forlorn and hopeless.

What does "desolate" mean?

  1. adj Empty and bleak, with no people or life around; also, extremely sad and without hope.
    "The desolate landscape stretched for miles without a single tree."
  2. verb To make a place empty of people or life; to devastate.
    "The war desolated entire villages along the border."

desolate in a sentence

  • The desolate landscape stretched for miles without a single tree.
  • She felt utterly desolate after losing her closest friend.
  • The war desolated entire villages along the border.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "desolate" in French?

"desolate" in French is désert, ravager, désoler. desolate means: Empty and bleak, with no people or life around; also, extremely sad and without hope.

How do you use "desolate" in a sentence?

Example: "The desolate landscape stretched for miles without a single tree." In French, "desolate" is désert, ravager, désoler.

Are there other ways to say "desolate" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "desolate": désert, ravager, désoler.

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