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    Noires (en. Black)

    /nwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something of the color black.
    The skies are often black before the storm.
    Les ciels sont souvent noires avant la tempête.
    Refers to a dark or sinister connotation.
    His story was filled with dark thoughts.
    Son histoire était remplie de pensées noires.
    Used to describe pessimistic emotions or moods.
    She was in a black mood after receiving the result.
    Elle était d'une humeur noire après avoir reçu le résultat.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'niger', which means 'black'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the black night
    A night without light, very dark.
    la nuit noire
    dark thoughts
    Pessimistic or depressing thoughts.
    pensées noires
    to walk on dark paths
    To be in a difficult or dangerous situation.
    marcher sur des chemins noirs

    Related Words

    black
    Color of the absence of light.
    noir
    darkness
    Dark or obscure characteristics.
    noirceur
    blackish
    Of a color tending towards black.
    noirâtre

    Slang Meanings

    In fashion jargon, describes a style that is dark and elegant.
    She always wears black clothes that give her a chic look.
    Elle porte toujours des vêtements noires qui lui donnent un air chic.
    Used to describe a gloomy mood or period.
    He is going through a dark period because of his problems.
    Il traverse une période noire à cause de ses problèmes.