Humide (en. Humid)

/y.mid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that has a certain amount of water or moisture.

The atmosphere was very humid after the rain.

L'atmosphère était très humide après la pluie.

Refers to soil or an environment where water is present.

Plants like moist soils.

Les plantes aiment les sols humides.

Refers to an unpleasant sensation caused by humidity.

I don't like this humid weather that clings to the skin.

J'aime pas ce temps humide qui colle à la peau.

From Latin 'humidus', meaning 'humid, wet'.

humid as a worm

refers to someone who is in a bad situation or is completely discouraged.

humide comme un ver

humidex

an index that combines temperature and humidity to measure the feeling of heat.

humidex

to humidify

To make something wetter.

humidifier

humidity

Amount of water present in the air or in an object.

humidité

dehydrated

That has lost its water, that has become dry.

déshydraté

When one says that an atmosphere is humid to describe a tense or uncomfortable moment.

It was so humid in that meeting, no one dared to speak.

C'était tellement humide dans cette réunion, personne n'osait parler.

Used to describe a person who is clumsy or awkward.

This guy is so clumsy, he always makes blunders.

Ce type est tellement humide, il fait toujours des gaffes.