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dessein.

intention; plan; design

7 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/de.sɛ̃/
  1. intention; plan; design

    literary · masculine
Where this word comes from

Deverbal of Middle French desseigner (see dessiner). Doublet of dessin and design.

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