nounnounadjectiveadverb

le sec

dry

Qui n’a pas d’eau ou d’humidité.

The word sec is a French adjective (and occasionally a noun) that generally means "dry." Depending on the context, it can have several nuances:

Lacking moisture or liquid: Used to describe something that is not wet or damp (e.g., "du bois sec" - dry wood).
Lacking sweetness: Used primarily for alcoholic beverages, especially wine or champagne, meaning it is not sweet (brut).
Harsh or abrupt: Used to describe a person’s tone of voice or character, meaning sharp, blunt, or unkind (e.g., "un ton sec" - a sharp tone).
Lean or thin: Used to describe a body type that is very thin, often implying a lack of fat (e.g., "un corps sec" - a lean body).
Straight (of a drink): Used to describe a strong alcohol served without ice or mixers (e.g., "un whisky sec").

Grammar: It is an adjective. Its feminine form is sèche . It can also function as a noun in specific contexts, such as "le sec" (the dry state).
Origin: The word comes from the Latin word "siccus," which also means dry.

Synonyms:

Aride (arid/barren)
Desséché (dehydrated/dried out)
Brut (raw/unsweetened)
Casse-pieds (figuratively, when describing someone's unpleasant or sharp demeanor)
Maigre (thin/lean)