sécheresse
/seʃ.ʁɛs/A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and adverse impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and human activities.
Les autorités ont déclaré l'état de sécheresse dans plusieurs régions.
Authorities declared a state of drought in several regions.
La sécheresse prolongée a provoqué une pénurie d'eau potable.
The prolonged drought caused a shortage of drinking water.
The term is commonly used in meteorology, agriculture, and environmental science.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use 'sécheresse' to describe prolonged dry conditions affecting water supply and agriculture.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'sécheresse' with 'aridité,' which refers to general dryness rather than a specific weather condition.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'secherece,' meaning dryness, from the Latin 'siccitas,' from 'siccus' (dry).
📝Usage Notes
The term is often used in scientific and environmental contexts to describe severe water shortages.