English–French

“dry” in French

French

Alsosécher · aride · assécher

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛk/

Example

Le linge est sec.

The laundry is dry.

Illustration for sec (dry)

How to say “dry” in French

“Dry” in French is sec.

A thing stripped of moisture or sweetness, leaving a crisp, austere quality.

Full entry for sec: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sec

Le vin est sec.

The wine is dry.

Tips for using sec

  • In wine vocabulary, vin sec means a wine with little residual sugar, not a wine that lacks liquid.

Other French words for “dry”

Après la douche, je vais sécher mes cheveux avec une serviette.

After the shower, I am going to dry my hair with a towel.

Le climat ici est aride.

The climate here is dry.

Le soleil va assécher le linge en une heure.

The sun will dry the laundry in an hour.

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