parched

• Qualifie quelque chose d'extrêmement sec, en particulier par manque d'eau ou sous l'effet de la chaleur ; peut aussi décrire une personne ou une gorge qui a très soif.

Describes something that is extremely dry, especially due to lack of water or heat.

1. Dried out by heatB2formal

   Extremely dry, especially due to heat or lack of water.

   desséché par la chaleur

   • The soil was parched after weeks without rain.
   • The sun left the grass parched and brown.
   • His lips were parched from the dry desert air.

   Synonymesariddehydrateddesiccateddryscorched

   Antonymesdampdrenchedhydratedmoistsoakedsoggywet

2. Very thirstyB1informal

   Feeling an intense need for water.

   Très assoiffé

   • After the long hike, I was absolutely parched.
   • She drank a whole glass of water because she was parched.
   • The heat left everyone feeling parched.

   Synonymesathirstdehydrateddrythirsty

   Antonymeshydratedquenchedsatiated

3. Slightly toasted or roastedC1formal

   Cooked or dried by applying heat, often used for grains or seeds.

   Légèrement torréfié ou grillé

   • The chef parched the corn kernels before grinding them.
   • Parched rice is a common ingredient in some traditional dishes.
   • They parched the seeds over an open fire.

   Synonymesdriedroastedtoasted

• 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