dry

dry
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(without a lot of vermouth; used to describe a martini)
a. dry
James commande toujours un martini dry.James always orders a dry martini.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(not sweet; used to describe alcoholic beverages)
a. dry
J'aime un champagne assez dry.I like a fairly dry champagne.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(type of cocktail)
a. dry martini
Que désirez-vous à boire ? - Un dry pour mon ami, et pour moi un diabolo menthe, s'il vous plaît.What would you like to drink? - A dry martini for my friend, and for me, a diabolo menthe, please.
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