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How do you say "dry" in French?
sec
In French, "dry" is sec.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SEK' with one syllable rhyming with 'desk'. The 'c' before 'k' makes the hard sound.
Grammar notes
Sec is masculine, sèche is feminine. Note the accent on the feminine form. Plurals are secs and sèches. It describes lack of moisture.
Example sentence
Le pain est sec.
The bread is dry.
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How to remember sec
Sec sounds like the English word sector, which might be a dry area of land or a corporate field.
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Questions about sec
How do you say "dry" in French?
In French, "dry" is sec. It is a noun.
How is sec written in French?
sec is written using the standard French script.
How is sec used in a sentence?
Use sec as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le pain est sec. (The bread is dry.).
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