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désert de sable

/de.zɛʁ də sabl/
noun★Intermediate— sand desert
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

dunes de sablesand dunestempête de sablesandstorm

Synonyms

désert aridedésert de dunes

Antonyms

forêt tropicalezone humide

Related Phrases

désert de pierrephrase
rocky desert
désert de selphrase
salt desert

💡Pro Tip

Geographical Distinction

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

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

désert
desert
root
+
de
of
preposition
+
sable
sand
root
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