désiré
desired, wished for
adjective deh-zee-REH Rare
Origin: Latin 'desideratus' (longed for)
Usage Note
Désiré most often appears as a past participle used adjectivally: l'effet désiré ('the desired effect'). It can also function as a given name in French-speaking Africa and Belgium. The feminine form is désirée, also a well-known potato variety.
Examples
"Nous n'avons pas obtenu l'effet désiré."
Natural Translation
We did not achieve the desired effect.

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