Sèche (en. Dried)

/sɛʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

In the absence of water or humidity.

The laundry is dry after a good run in the dryer.

Le linge est sèche après un bon passage au sèche-linge.

Refers to something that lacks softness or warmth.

This atmosphere is dry and unwelcoming.

Cette atmosphère est sèche et peu accueillante.

Which is devoid of life or dynamism.

His presentation was dry and boring.

Sa présentation était sèche et ennuyeuse.

From the Latin 'siccus', meaning 'dry'.

to take a dry lesson

To receive a severe reprimand.

prendre une leçon sèche

to feel dry

To feel sad or depressed.

se sentir sèche

a dry statement

A remark that lacks warmth or enthusiasm.

un propos sèche

hairdryer

Device for drying hair.

sèche-cheveux

dryness

Absence of humidity, often used to talk about the climate.

sècheresse

tumble dryer

Device used to dry laundry.

sèche-linge

To be in a difficult situation.

He is financially dry this month.

Il est sèche financièrement ce mois-ci.

To be depressed or lacking motivation.

She is a bit dry right now, not in the mood to go out.

Elle est un peu sèche en ce moment, pas d'envie de sortir.