séchage
The French word for "drying" is séchage.
séchage refers to the act of drying, specifically when describing industrial, technical or professional processes. You will commonly see this term used when discussing the drying of materials like wood, paint or textiles.
Meaning: the act of drying (noun)
Which one should you use?
While séchage describes the technical process of drying something, you should use sècheresse if you are referring to a drought or the general state of being dry.
How does it change in a sentence?
séchage is a masculine noun. It is the noun derived from the verb sécher.
Did you know?
- The root verb sécher is used in the common student slang phrase sécher les cours to mean skipping or ditching class.
- To describe a bank account that has no money left, French speakers use the phrase à sec, meaning 'dry'.
- In a French laundry context, you will rarely see séchage on a machine. Instead, you will see sèche-linge, which literally means 'dry-linen'.
Examples in context
- Je dois faire le séchage du linge avant de le plier.I need to dry the laundry before folding it.
- L'évaporation de l'eau est essentielle pour le séchage des vêtements.The evaporation of water is essential for drying clothes.
- J'ai mis les vêtements à l'essorage pour qu'ils sèchent plus rapidement.I put the clothes in the spin cycle to dry them faster.
- Le séchage du linge est très rapide.The drying of the laundry is very fast.
- Le séchage du sol prend du temps.The drying of the floor takes time.
- Vérifiez le séchage de la peinture.Check the drying of the paint.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are doing laundry together.
- ManonEst-ce que le séchage est terminé ?Is the drying finished?
- GabrielOui, je vais sortir les vêtements.Yes, I will take the clothes out.
- ManonMerci, Gabriel, c'est gentil.Thank you, Gabriel, that's kind.
- GabrielDe rien, Manon.You're welcome, Manon.
