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    Brumaire (en. Brumaire)

    /bʁy.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Month of the French Republican calendar, from October 22 to November 20.
    The 1st brumaire marks the beginning of a new month in the Republican calendar.
    Le 1er brumaire est le début d'un nouveau mois dans le calendrier républicain.
    Period of the year characterized by fog.
    Landscapes are often shrouded in mist during brumaire.
    Les paysages sont souvent enveloppés de brume en brumaire.

    Etymology

    A word derived from the Latin 'bruma', meaning 'the shortest day', associated with the autumn season.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sunny brumaire
    A day in October or November when the sun is present despite the season.
    brumaire ensoleillé

    Related Words

    fog
    Water vapor that forms in the air, reducing visibility.
    brume
    autumn
    Season following summer and preceding winter.
    automne

    Slang Meanings

    A moment of indecision or uncertainty.
    I'm in complete brumaire about what I should do.
    Je suis dans un brumaire complet sur ce que je devrais faire.