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moist in French

moist in French is humide, moite — moist means slightly wet; damp.

moist in French

humide
adj
Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.]
moite
adj
Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.]

What does "moist" mean?

  1. adj Slightly wet; damp.
    "The soil felt moist after the morning rain."
  2. adj Of eyes: filled with tears.
    "His eyes went moist as he read the letter aloud."
  3. adj (of a climate) Humid or rainy.
    "The rainforest has a warm, moist climate year-round."
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moist in a sentence

  • The soil felt moist after the morning rain.
  • She wiped the counter with a moist cloth.
  • His eyes went moist as he read the letter aloud.
  • Her eyes grew moist when the choir began to sing.

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What is "moist" in French?
"moist" in French is humide, moite. moist means: Slightly wet; damp.
How do you use "moist" in a sentence?
Example: "The soil felt moist after the morning rain." In French, "moist" is humide, moite.
Are there other ways to say "moist" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "moist": humide, moite.
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