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    Aride (en. Arid)

    /a.ʁid/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Lacking moisture, vegetation.
    The desert is an arid region where few plants can survive.
    Le désert est une région aride où peu de plantes peuvent survivre.
    Challenging, difficult.
    This winter has been particularly arid for the farmers.
    Cet hiver a été particulièrement aride pour les agriculteurs.
    Devoid of interest or charm.
    The movie was arid and emotionless.
    Le film était aride et sans émotion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aridum', meaning 'dry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a dry country
    a country where vegetation is scarce.
    un pays aride
    arid climate
    a climate with little precipitation.
    climat aride
    arid landscape
    a landscape that appears dry and unwelcoming.
    paysage aride

    Related Words

    aridity
    State of something that is arid.
    aridité
    sterility
    Absence of life or productivity.
    stérilité
    desert
    Arid region, often without vegetation.
    désert

    Slang Meanings

    To stay with nothing.
    He said his life was as arid as a desert.
    Il a dit que sa vie était aride comme un désert.
    To have few options.
    He felt arid after losing his job.
    Il se sentait aride après avoir perdu son emploi.