Noirci (en. Blackened)
/nwaʁ.si/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To make something black.
The fire blackened the walls of the house.
Le feu a noirci les murs de la maison.
To become black in color.
The sky darkened before the storm.
Le ciel s'est noirci avant l'orage.
To darken morally or psychologically.
His view of the world darkened after that experience.
Sa vision du monde s'est noircie après cette expérience.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'black' with the suffix '-ed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blackened by anxiety
To become very worried or stressed.
noirci par l'angoisse
a blackened painting
A painting that has become dark or damaged.
un tableau noirci
the idea became clouded
A thought that has become pessimistic.
l'idée s'est noircie
Related Words
black
Dark color, absence of light.
noir
obscure
Poorly lit or difficult to see.
obscur
dark
Lack of light or hope.
sombre
Slang Meanings
To become sinister or concerning.
This situation has darkened everyone's mood.
Cette situation a noirci l'humeur de tout le monde.
To have a depressive attitude.
Since he lost his job, he has been constantly down.
Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il est tout le temps noirci.