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    Sécheresse (en. Drought)

    /seʃ.ʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lack of water in an environment.
    The drought has led to a decrease in agricultural production.
    La sécheresse a entraîné une baisse de la production agricole.
    Absence of humidity in the air or in a substance.
    The dryness of the air can cause respiratory problems.
    La sécheresse de l'air peut causer des problèmes respiratoires.
    Quality of what is dry.
    This period of drought is difficult for the inhabitants.
    Cette période de sécheresse est difficile pour les habitants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'siccare', meaning 'to make dry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drought episode
    Prolonged period where precipitation is below average.
    épisode de sécheresse
    climate drought
    Prolonged state of water shortage due to climatic conditions.
    sécheresse climatique
    prolonged drought
    Drought phenomenon that lasts longer than expected.
    sécheresse prolongée

    Related Words

    dry
    Expression meaning without liquid.
    à sec
    salinization
    Process by which soil becomes salty, often due to drought.
    salinisation
    irrigation
    Method of supplying water to crops to counter drought.
    irrigation

    Slang Meanings

    Water shortage to the point of becoming catastrophic.
    This drought is a disaster!
    Cette sécheresse, c'est la cata !
    State of exhaustion, lack of energy.
    After the marathon, I'm in total drought mode.
    Après le marathon, je suis en mode sécheresse totale.