how to pronounce dessein

/de.sɛ̃/

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dessein is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of dessein in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… lors de la saisie à dessein pour ensuite …”

meanings of dessein

noun:

Intention; plan; design.

dessein frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word dessein occurs in french on average 5.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.