English–French
“dryness” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/seʃəʁɛs/
Example
La sécheresse de l'air me dérange.
The dryness of the air bothers me.
How to say “dryness” in French
“Dryness” in French is sécheresse.
A surrounding condition in which moisture has become scarce, from dry air to a drought-stricken region.
Example sentences with sécheresse
Après la douche, j'applique une crème pour éviter la sécheresse de la peau.
After the shower, I apply a cream to prevent dryness of the skin.
Tips for using sécheresse
- French often uses il fait sec for dry air and peau sèche for dry skin, reserving sécheresse for the more abstract condition.
Other French words for “dryness”
L'assèchement de la peau provoque des démangeaisons en hiver.
The dryness of the skin causes itching in winter.