Nocturne (en. Nocturnal)

/nɔk.tyʁn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A musical composition inspired by the night.

Chopin wrote several famous nocturnes.

Chopin a écrit plusieurs nocturnes célèbres.

A painting or artwork representing nocturnal scenes.

The city's nocturne captured by the painter is magnificent.

Le nocturne de la ville capturé par le peintre est magnifique.

A unit of time during the night.

Nocturnes are often moments of reflection.

Les nocturnes sont souvent des moments de réflexion.

From Latin 'nocturnus', meaning 'nocturnal' or 'of the night'.

peaceful nocturne

A calm and quiet moment during the night.

nocturne paisible

nocturnal festival

An event that takes place at night.

festival nocturne

night hike

A walk taken in the darkness.

randonnée nocturne

night owl

A person who enjoys going out and having fun at night.

noctambule

night

The period of time between sunset and sunrise.

nuit

dark

Lacking light, which is obscure.

sombre

Night out with friends.

We're going to have a nocturne tonight at the bar.

On va faire une nocturne ce soir au bar.

Partying all night long.

They organized a nocturne that lasted until dawn.

Ils ont organisé une nocturne qui a duré jusqu'à l'aube.