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    Brume (en. Haze)

    /bʁum/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fine fog that limits visibility.
    The morning mist envelops the landscape.
    La brume du matin enveloppe le paysage.
    Cloud of water droplets suspended in the air.
    A light mist rises above the lake.
    Une brume légère se lève au-dessus du lac.
    Slightly disturbed atmosphere, notably due to humidity.
    The mist added a touch of mystery to the forest.
    La brume ajoutait une touche de mystère à la forêt.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bruma', which means 'the shortest day', referring to cool and foggy times.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    morning mist
    Light fog that often forms at dawn.
    brume matinale
    to be in a fog
    To be confused or lost in one's thoughts.
    être dans la brume
    to clear the fog
    To clarify a situation or a misunderstanding.
    faire disparaître la brume

    Related Words

    fog
    Similar atmospheric phenomenon, but with even more limited visibility.
    brouillard
    steam
    State of water in gaseous form, often associated with mist under certain conditions.
    vapeur
    humidity
    Presence of water vapor in the air, often responsible for the formation of fog.
    humidité

    Slang Meanings

    State of uncertainty or confusion.
    After that discussion, I was completely in a fog.
    Après cette discussion, j'étais complètement dans la brume.
    To feel tired and disoriented.
    After a sleepless night, I was in a fog all day.
    Après une nuit sans sommeil, j'étais dans la brume toute la journée.