desirable

UK
/dɪˈzaɪərəbl/
US
/dɪˈzaɪərəbəl/

Translations

desirableadjective
more desirable
Comp.
most desirable
Super.
UK
/dɪˈzaɪərəbl/
US
/dɪˈzaɪərəbəl/
désirableSens général : qui mérite d’être recherché, obtenu ou possédé.
The house is located in a desirable neighborhood with excellent schools.
La maison est située dans un quartier désirable avec d’excellentes écoles.
souhaitableEmploi courant pour exprimer ce qui est recommandé ou préférable.
For this recipe, it is desirable to use fresh herbs.
Pour cette recette, il est souhaitable d’utiliser des herbes fraîches.
Additional translations
attrayantSurtout pour l’apparence ou le caractère ; plus naturel selon le contexte.
desirablenoun
desirables
pl
UK
/dɪˈzaɪərəbl̩/
US
/dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
Used (though less common) as a noun meaning a person or thing that is wanted or considered worth having.
Additional translations
désirableEmploi substantivé, rare ; se dit d’une personne ou d’une chose convoitée.
désirableEmploi substantivé, rare ; pour une personne considérée comme partenaire attirant.
desirablesnoun

desirable

desirables
pl
UK
/dɪˈzaɪərəblz/
US
/dɪˈzaɪərəbəlz/
objets de convoitise
The store was filled with all sorts of desirables, from the latest gadgets to fashionable clothing.
Le magasin était rempli d’objets de convoitise en tout genre, des tout derniers gadgets aux vêtements à la mode.

Definitions

desirableadjective
Having qualities that make something worth having or seeking.
The house is located in a desirable neighborhood with excellent schools.
Attractive or pleasing, especially in appearance or character.
She has a desirable charm that captivates everyone she meets.
Advisable or recommended; to be wished for.
For this recipe, it is desirable to use fresh herbs.
desirablenoun
A person or thing that is wanted or considered worth having.
A balcony is a real desirable in city apartments.
A person regarded as an attractive or suitable partner.
In her social circle, he was considered quite a desirable.
desirablesnoun
Things that are wanted or wished for because they are considered to be attractive, useful, or necessary.
The store was filled with all sorts of desirables, from the latest gadgets to fashionable clothing.