desires in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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I.desire [Brit dɪˈzʌɪə, Am dəˈzaɪ(ə)r] N

II.desire [Brit dɪˈzʌɪə, Am dəˈzaɪ(ə)r] VB trans

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Translations for desires in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

I.desire [dɪ·ˈzaɪər] VB trans

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Following different desires leads to different things; one who follows his desire for food is a glutton, and so on.
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I connect to a boundless consciousness that has no palpable relationship with my thoughts, fears or desires.
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He desires that wonder and awe in his life.
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In those five regions, the languages of the people were not mutually intelligible, and their likings and desires were different.
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Deferred gratification, also known as impulse control, is an example of this, concerning impulses primarily relating to things that a person wants or desires.
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Avoidant individuals, with two subtypes, generally suppress desires of seeking for partners.
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His works feature surreal depictions of the subjects' innate desires and feelings rather than portraying a physical similitude.
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She lacks parental care and love, so she desires this from a surrogate father figure, and becomes obsessed with the idea.
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Stories of the medieval period also portray the colour as representing love and the amorous in life, and the base, natural desires of man.
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A substantial number of his figures are lost in dreams as they are depicted sleeping or drowsing, often expressive of some yearning that alludes to hidden desires.
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