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ton sec

A way of speaking that is brief and unfriendly, indicating impatience or annoyance.

Une manière de parler brève et inamicale, indiquant de l'impatience ou de l'agacement.

réponse sèche

A response that is rudely brief.

signe de tête sec

A quick, brief, and often unfriendly up-and-down movement of the head as a greeting or sign of acknowledgement.

rejet sec

Refers to a brief and unfriendly rejection of a person, idea, or request.

Refuser de considérer quelque chose de manière brève et impolie.