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    Morne (en. Bleak)

    /mɔʁn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Sad, morose, or disenchanted.
    His voice was gloomy during the announcement.
    Sa voix était morne lors de l'annonce.
    Referring to a landscape or weather that is sad and dull.
    The sky was gloomy, without a ray of sunshine.
    Le ciel était morne, sans un rayon de soleil.
    Indicating a lack of joy or enthusiasm.
    The atmosphere in the room was gloomy after the news.
    L'atmosphère dans la pièce était morne après la nouvelle.

    Etymology

    The word 'morne' comes from the Latin 'mournere', which means to weep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look gloomy
    having a sad or depressed appearance.
    avoir l'air morne
    a gloomy gaze
    a look that expresses sadness or weariness.
    un regard morne
    a gloomy atmosphere
    an atmosphere that is dark and lifeless.
    une ambiance morne

    Related Words

    mournfully
    The act of making something gloomy.
    mornement
    gloomy
    Sensitive to melancholy, sad.
    morneux
    weeping
    Who is crying, who is in pain.
    mournant

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of dejection.
    He is in a gloom; he doesn't want to go out.
    Il est dans un morne, il n'a pas envie de sortir.
    To be somewhat uncheerful.
    She spent a gloomy evening without laughter.
    Elle a passé une soirée morne sans rire.