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    Lunaire (en. Lunar)

    /ly.nɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to the moon.
    The lunar phases influence the tides.
    Les phases lunaires influencent les marées.
    Referring to a color or light reminiscent of that of the moon.
    This painting has a lunar atmosphere.
    Ce tableau a une atmosphère lunaire.
    Evoking a strange or offbeat behavior or state of mind.
    She has lunar ideas that always surprise her friends.
    Elle a des idées lunaires qui surprennent toujours ses amis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lunaris' which means 'relating to the moon.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a lunar night
    A night when the moon is fully visible.
    une nuit lunaire
    lunar mood
    A changing or unpredictable mood.
    humeur lunaire

    Related Words

    moon
    A celestial body that lights up the night.
    lune
    Selene
    Goddess of the moon in Greek mythology.
    sélène

    Slang Meanings

    A person with strange or crazy ideas.
    This guy has some pretty lunar thoughts.
    Ce type a des pensées bien lunaires.
    A strange or offbeat situation.
    It was really lunar, I didn't expect it.
    C'était vraiment lunaire, je ne m'y attendais pas.