This is the 1300th most frequent French word.
désir
Desire; a strong feeling of wanting something.
Here, "désir" is used as a noun to express a deep wish or ambition.
J'ai un grand désir de découvrir le monde.
I have a great desire to discover the world.
In this sentence, "désir" refers to a personal ambition or lifelong goal.
Son désir était de devenir artiste peintre.
Her desire was to become a painter.
Here, "désir" conveys a longing or craving, emphasizing an immediate want.