drought
A drought is a prolonged period of time characterized by a lack of precipitation, leading to a severe shortage of water. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a continuous period without a particular item or activity, such as a lack of success in sports.
Exemples
3 sur 5The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'D' for 'Dry' and 'Out' for 'Rough'. Drought makes the land 'Dry' and 'Out' of water.
Quiz rapide
After six months without rain, the farmers feared the _______ would destroy their crops.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : drought
Exemples
The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
everydayThe community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
formalThe government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
informalI hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
Meteorological data suggests that the frequency of severe droughts has increased due to global climate shifts.
academicMeteorological data suggests that the frequency of severe droughts has increased due to global climate shifts.
The company faced a revenue drought after its main product line became obsolete.
businessThe company faced a revenue drought after its main product line became obsolete.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
goal drought
a long period where a player or team fails to score
drought-resistant
plants or crops that can survive with very little water
water drought
a physical lack of water resources
Souvent confondu avec
Draught (pronounced like 'draft') refers to a current of cool air or beer from a cask, whereas drought (pronounced like 'drowt') refers to a lack of rain.
Notes d'usage
Although it is primarily used to describe weather and environmental conditions, it is very common in journalism to use it metaphorically for a lack of success or money.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often struggle with the 'ought' spelling, sometimes confusing the pronunciation with 'thought' (/θɔːt/). Remember it rhymes with 'out'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'D' for 'Dry' and 'Out' for 'Rough'. Drought makes the land 'Dry' and 'Out' of water.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English 'drugath', meaning dryness, which comes from the Proto-Germanic root for 'dry'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many agricultural societies, a drought is not just weather but a major economic and cultural disaster often referenced in literature and history.
Quiz rapide
After six months without rain, the farmers feared the _______ would destroy their crops.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : drought
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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