demi-sec
Semi-precious stones are "des pierres semi-précieuses" in French.
Semi dry means almost dry but still damp
The French cooking term for almost dry is "à sec." This term is often used to describe a cooking technique where a liquid is reduced until it is nearly evaporated, leaving behind a concentrated flavor. It can apply to sauces or other mixtures where moisture is minimized for a more intense taste.
steppes
Savanna.
semi-conducteur
Dune
SteppesSemi dry plains with sparse vegetation are called Steppes
An arid region, such as a desert, receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year. A semiarid region receives between 10 inches and 20 inches (500 mm) of rain per year on average. They are not the same thing.Semi-arid is less dry than "dry and arid" which means dry and dry. "Semi-" means half, so something semi-arid is only half as dry as something which is arid.
The French word "sec" means "dry" in English.
The French word for "dry" is sec
The English translation for the French word "sec" is "dry."