Humidité (en. Humidity)
/y.mi.di.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Measure of the amount of water vapor contained in the air.
The humidity in this room is very high.
L'humidité dans cette pièce est très élevée.
Characteristic of a climate or environment where the air is saturated with water.
Summer humidity can be very uncomfortable.
L'humidité estivale peut être très inconfortable.
State of that which is wet.
The humidity in the walls caused mold.
L'humidité des murs a provoqué des moisissures.
Etymology
From the Latin 'humiditas', meaning 'humidity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ambient humidity
Level of humidity in the surrounding air.
humidité ambiante
to have humidity
To be affected by the presence of water or humidity.
avoir de l'humidité
relative humidity
Measure of humidity expressed as a percentage.
humidité relative
Related Words
humid
Which contains water, which is wet.
humide
dampness
Condition of being slightly damp.
moiteur
humidity level
Measurement expressing the amount of water vapor in the air.
taux d'humidité
Slang Meanings
Too humid
It's muggy today.
Il fait une chaleur moite aujourd'hui.
Real sauna
This weather is a real sauna, we're suffocating with this humidity!
Ce temps est un vrai sauna, on étouffe avec cette humidité !