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    Sec (en. Dry)

    /sɛk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is not wet, free of water or moisture.
    The laundry is dry after being hung in the sun.
    Le linge est sec après avoir été étendu au soleil.
    Said of a taste that lacks sweetness.
    This wine is too dry to accompany this dish.
    Ce vin est trop sec pour accompagner ce plat.
    That which is devoid of emotion or humor.
    He has a dry character, not inclined to jokes.
    Il a un caractère sec, peu enclin aux plaisanteries.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'secu(m)', which means 'dry, without water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dry
    Out of money, broke.
    à sec
    dry as a bone
    Extremely thin or emotionless.
    sec comme un os
    to have a dry tongue
    To be unable to speak, often due to nervousness.
    avoir la langue sèche

    Related Words

    dry (feminine)
    Adjective indicating an absence of moisture.
    sèche
    dehydrated
    Removed from its water, often used for foods.
    déshydraté
    arid
    That which is very dry, difficult to irrigate.
    aride

    Slang Meanings

    Describe the situation negatively.
    His joke was really dry, nobody laughed.
    Sa blague était vraiment sec, personne n'a ri.
    Used to describe a person who is not affectionate.
    He is quite dry in his social interactions.
    Il est assez sec dans ses interactions sociales.