This is the 9355th most frequent French word.
dessert
A sweet course typically served at the end of a meal.
In this sentence, 'dessert' refers to a sweet dish typically served at the end of a meal.
Je voudrais prendre un dessert après le repas.
I would like to have a dessert after the meal.
Here, 'dessert' is used to indicate a specific dish, highlighting preference.
Le cheesecake est mon dessert préféré.
Cheesecake is my favorite dessert.
This usage of 'dessert' indicates the course of the meal designated for sweet dishes.