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    Arides (en. Arid)

    [aʁid]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describing land or climate that lacks water.
    The arid landscapes of the desert fascinate adventurers.
    Les paysages arides du désert fascinent les aventuriers.
    That is barren, that produces nothing.
    These arid lands do not allow for farming.
    Ces terres arides ne permettent pas la culture.
    Describes a period of prolonged drought.
    We experienced arid months this summer.
    Nous avons connu des mois arides cet été.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'aridus' which means 'dry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    arid lands
    areas of land that lack water.
    terres arides
    arid climate
    a type of climate characterized by low humidity.
    climat aride
    arid landscapes
    beautiful landscapes in dry regions.
    paysages arides

    Related Words

    aridity
    Quality of what is arid.
    aridité
    to dry out
    To make arid, to remove moisture.
    dessécher
    desert
    Arid region, often without vegetation.
    désert

    Slang Meanings

    Uninspiring, monotonous.
    That movie was so arid, I got bored.
    Ce film était tellement aride, je me suis ennuyé.
    Distant, unwelcoming.
    He has an arid character, hard to approach.
    Il a un caractère aride, difficile de l'approcher.