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How do you say "dessert" in French?
le dessert
In French, "dessert" is le dessert.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'duh-ser'. Two syllables, emphasis on the second. Rhymes with English 'alert'.
Grammar notes
Dessert is masculine. Plural: les desserts. One of the most commonly used words in French dining.
Example sentence
Le dessert est un gâteau au chocolat.
The dessert is a chocolate cake.
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How to remember le dessert
Dessert has two s's, referring to the second course that comes after the main dish. Sweet and satisfying.
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Questions about le dessert
How do you say "dessert" in French?
In French, "dessert" is le dessert. It is a noun.
Is le dessert masculine or feminine?
Dessert is masculine. Plural: les desserts. One of the most commonly used words in French dining.
How is le dessert used in a sentence?
Use le dessert as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le dessert est un gâteau au chocolat. (The dessert is a chocolate cake.).
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