English to French Meaning of dry - sec

Dry :

sec

verb

sec, dessécher, sécher, fondu, déssecher, de pointe, pin, dépérir, s'effacer, déshydrater, pur, sans mélange

adjective

sec, aride, inintéressant, desséché, rauque, terne, gris, apprivoiser, insipide, assoiffé, ambitieux, anhydre, absolu, pâle, frivole, dîme, vide, mousseux

Dries :: sècheDroid :: droidDroids :: droïdesDry :: secDryer :: séchoirDryers :: sèche-lingeDrying :: séchageDryly :: sèchementDryness :: sécheresseDrys :: Drys

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Definitions of dry in English

Noun(1) a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
Verb(1) remove the moisture from and make dry(2) become dry or drier
Adjective(1) free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet(2) humorously sarcastic or mocking(3) lacking moisture or volatile components(4) opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages(5) not producing milk(6) (of liquor(7) without a mucous or watery discharge(8) not shedding tears(9) lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless(10) used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones(11) unproductive especially of the expected results(12) having no adornment or coloration(13) (of food(14) having a large proportion of strong liquor(15) lacking warmth or emotional involvement(16) practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

Examples of dry in English

(1) Hughes also notes that the aquifer runs beneath two dry lakes in the area, Cadiz and Bristol.(2) It consisted of water and dry bread, and had to be eaten silently - and quickly, as the time permitted for breakfast was only 15 minutes.(3) The drought belt of Africa has had almost two decades of exceptionally dry weather.(4) Chances are quite good that lunch on any given weekday was a hamburger patty and cheese on plain, dry bread served with fries.(5) If you have other telltale symptoms, such as brittle hair and nails, dry skin and a tendency to feel cold, definitely get checked out.(6) Windows started falling out of the hotels before the paint was dry .(7) If blistering does occur, allow the paint to dry for a few days.(8) The dry , silent male mourning seemed much worse than the noisy grief of the women.(9) Since there is less moisture in the air, the skin can become very dry and dehydrated, as it fails to replenish the moisture that is exuded naturally into the air.(10) If your hair is very dry , damaged or chemically treated, treat yourself to a deep conditioning once a week.(11) Grandiosity, rigidity, and intolerance of ambiguity, and a tendency to obsess about things are among the traits associated with the dry drunk.(12) Add to that the invention, intelligence and dry wit this title contains, and it deserves to top the charts.(13) The combination of dry bread and endless cheese leads to the diner having to chew away at the food for, oh, several hours.(14) She managed to stay mostly dry , but the cuffs of her pants were damp.(15) If your problem is dry hair, first massage coconut or olive into your scalp.(16) Subtle jokes and dry humour set up some nice character development, backed by worthy acting.

Related Phrases of dry

(1) dry up ::

sécher

(2) dry cleaner ::

teinturier

(3) dry skin ::

peau sèche

(4) to dry ::

sécher

(5) dry season ::

saison sèche

(6) dry out ::

déssecher

(7) dry ice ::

glace carbonique

(8) high and dry ::

haut et sec

Related Phrases of dry

(1) dry up ::

sécher

(2) dry cleaner ::

teinturier

(3) dry skin ::

peau sèche

(4) to dry ::

sécher

(5) dry season ::

saison sèche

(6) dry out ::

déssecher

(7) dry ice ::

glace carbonique

(8) high and dry ::

haut et sec

Synonyms

Adjective

1. arid ::

aride

2. parched ::

desséché

3. hard ::

difficile

4. waterless ::

waterless

5. thirsty ::

assoiffé

6. unbuttered ::

beurré

7. bare ::

8. dull ::

terne

9. wry ::

tordu

10. unemotional ::

impassibles

11. teetotal ::

antialcoolique

12. crisp ::

croustillant

Verb

14. parch ::

dessécher

15. dehydrate ::

déshydrater

16. towel ::

serviette

17. wipe ::

essuyer

18. desiccate ::

dessécher

19. dry out ::

déssecher

Noun

20. prohibitionist ::

prohibitionniste

Antonyms

1. damp ::

humide

2. dank ::

humide

3. humid ::

humide

4. moist ::

humide

5. wet ::

humide

Different Forms

dries, droid, droids, dry, dryer, dryers, drying, dryly, dryness, drys

Word Example from TV Shows

Washing, okay? I'll DRY. You wash.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9

Hurry up. This pie is DRY.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2

the moment your gold mines ran DRY?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

but some people might say you're leaving her high and DRY.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 15

Oh. well, an attic might be even better, as long as it's DRY.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 3

Examples of dry from TV Shows

Washing, okay? I'll DRY. You wash.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9

Hurry up. This pie is DRY.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2

the moment your gold mines ran DRY?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

but some people might say you're leaving her high and DRY.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 15

Oh. well, an attic might be even better, as long as it's DRY.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 3

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