Nuits (en. Nights)

[nɥi]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Time during which it is dark, typically from sunset to sunrise.

Summer nights are often warm and pleasant.

Les nuits d'été sont souvent douces et agréables.

The total hours during which people sleep.

He sometimes acts strangely during his nights.

Il agit parfois de façon étrange pendant ses nuits.

Often refers to a period of rest or inactivity.

After days of work, he enjoyed spending his nights reading.

Après des jours de travail, il aimait passer ses nuits à lire.

From Latin 'nox, noctis', meaning night.

at night

During the night, when the day is over.

de nuit

sleepless night

Night without sleep, often due to concerns.

nuit blanche

starry night

Night when the stars are clearly visible in the sky.

nuit étoilée

overnight stay

Duration of a night spent somewhere.

nuitée

night owl

A person who is active at night.

noctambule

Halloween night

Night celebrated on October 31, often associated with costumes.

nuit d'Halloween

To have sleepless nights

He spent the week studying, he had sleepless nights.

Il a passé la semaine à réviser, il s'est fait des nuits blanches.

Boozy night

After a boozy night, he was tired at work.

Après une nuit arrosée, il était fatigué au travail.