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desperately in French

desperately in French is désespérément — desperately means in a way that shows urgent need or a lack of hope; extremely badly.

desperately in French

désespérément
adv
In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.

What does "desperately" mean?

  1. adverb In a way that shows urgent need or a lack of hope; extremely badly.
    "The lost hikers desperately waved at the helicopter passing high above them."
  2. adverb To an extreme or intense degree.
    "The two sisters were desperately unhappy about moving to another town."
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desperately in a sentence

  • The lost hikers desperately waved at the helicopter passing high above them.
  • The team desperately needed a win to stay in the tournament.
  • The two sisters were desperately unhappy about moving to another town.
  • He was desperately in love with her.

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What is "desperately" in French?
"desperately" in French is désespérément. desperately means: In a way that shows urgent need or a lack of hope; extremely badly.
How do you use "desperately" in a sentence?
Example: "The lost hikers desperately waved at the helicopter passing high above them." In French, "desperately" is désespérément.
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