Brouillard (en. Fog)

/bʁu.jaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Mass of small droplets of water suspended in the air.

The fog was so thick that you couldn't see three meters ahead.

Le brouillard était si épais qu'on ne voyait pas à trois mètres.

State of confusion or uncertainty.

After the accident, everything was in a fog for him.

Après l'accident, tout était dans un brouillard pour lui.

Moment when thought is troubled or confused.

She tried to concentrate, but her mind was shrouded in fog.

Elle a essayé de se concentrer, mais son esprit était plongé dans le brouillard.

The word 'brouillard' comes from the Old French 'brouillart', which refers to something mixed up or confused.

to be in a fog

To be lost or confused about a situation.

être dans le brouillard

to lift the fog

To clarify a situation or ideas.

lever le brouillard

fog of war

Period of confusion or uncertainty during a war.

brouillard de guerre

mist

Very fine cloud that forms near the ground.

brume

fog

Nebulous radiation, difficult to discern.

neblina

confusion

Lack of clarity or order in a situation.

confusion

A confused or disorderly situation.

This exam is a real fog, I don't understand anything.

Cet examen, c'est un vrai brouillard, je n'y comprends rien.

Disoriented state of mind.

After the party, I was in a fog until the next morning.

Après la fête, j'étais dans le brouillard jusqu'au lendemain matin.