désert de sable

/de.zɛʁ də sabl/

sand desert

Le désert de sable s'étend à perte de vue.

The sand desert stretches as far as the eye can see.

formal

A desert primarily composed of sand, characterized by vast dunes and arid conditions.

Le désert de sable du Sahara est l'un des plus grands au monde.

The Sahara sand desert is one of the largest in the world.

This term is used to distinguish sand deserts from other types of deserts, such as rocky or stony deserts.

Collocations

rocky desert

salt desert

Use 'désert de sable' to specify a desert with sand dunes, as opposed to other desert types like 'désert de pierre' (rocky desert).

The term 'désert de sable' is a literal combination of 'désert' (desert) and 'sable' (sand), reflecting its geographical characteristics.

This phrase is commonly used in geography and travel contexts to describe specific types of desert landscapes.

désert

desert

root

preposition

sable

sand

root

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