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sécheresse — meaning in English

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English meaning

drought noun A long period of unusually low rainfall causing water shortages.
dryness noun A lack of moisture.

Senses

sécheresse is used for these senses in English:

drought A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.
dryness (uncountable) A lack of moisture.

drought — full definition

noun A long period of unusually low rainfall causing water shortages.
noun A long stretch without success or achievement, especially in sport.

dryness — full definition

noun A lack of moisture.
noun The degree to which something is dry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

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