1. Dry: This is the most common meaning of "sec." It can refer to:
* Dryness of objects or substances: "Le vin est sec" (The wine is dry)
* Lack of moisture in the air: "Le climat est sec" (The climate is dry)
* Lack of liquid: "Le puits est sec" (The well is dry)
2. Short (in duration):
* "Un séjour sec" (A short stay)
* "Une conversation sèche" (A brief conversation)
3. Straightforward (in style):
* "Un style sec" (A straightforward style)
* "Un humour sec" (Dry humor)
4. Brief (in information):
* "Donnez-moi les faits secs" (Give me the bare facts)
5. Abrupt (in manner):
* "Un ton sec" (An abrupt tone)
* "Un regard sec" (A cold stare)
6. (In finance) "Dry": This refers to a financial position where there is no liquidity.
7. (In cooking) "Dry": This can refer to a cooking technique that uses little or no liquid.
To understand the specific meaning of "sec," you need to consider the context in which it is used.