parch

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de dessécher fortement quelque chose, surtout sous l'effet de la chaleur ou du soleil.

A verb used to describe the act of making something extremely dry, especially through heat or exposure to the sun.

1. Make dryB2formal

   To make something extremely dry, especially through heat or lack of moisture.

   dessécher

   • The sun parched the earth after weeks of drought.
   • The hot wind parched his lips and skin.
   • The desert heat parched the plants beyond recovery.

   Synonymesbakedehydratedesiccatedryscorchsearwither

   Antonymesdampenmoistensaturatesoakwet

2. Make thirstyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel very thirsty.

   Assécher (provoquer une grande soif)

   • The long hike parched the hikers.
   • The dry air parched his throat.
   • Working in the sun parched the workers quickly.

   Synonymesdehydratedry out

3. Toast lightlyC1formal

   To roast or dry something, like grains or nuts, with heat.

   Griller légèrement

   • She parched the corn kernels over the fire.
   • The chef parched the almonds for the salad.
   • They parched the coffee beans before grinding them.

   Synonymesdryroasttoast

   Antonymesdampenmoistensoakwet