English–French
“curtly” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛʃəmɑ̃/
Example
Il a répondu sèchement à ma question.
He answered my question curtly.
How to say “curtly” in French
“Curtly” in French is sèchement.
A reply cut short, with its warmth removed, that leaves the other person at a distance.
Example sentences with sèchement
Elle a parlé sèchement au téléphone.
She spoke curtly on the phone.
Tips for using sèchement
- As an adverb, sèchement modifies a verb, as in Il a répondu sèchement, while sec describes a noun or person.
Other French words for “curtly”
Il a répondu brusquement.
He answered curtly.