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    Obscur (en. Obscure)

    /ɔb.skyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Lacking light.
    The room was so dark that I couldn’t see anything.
    La pièce était si obscure que je ne voyais rien.
    Difficult to understand, unclear.
    His speech was obscure and nearly incomprehensible.
    Son discours était obscur et quasi incompréhensible.
    Who is not known or recognized.
    This author remains obscure despite his talents.
    Cet auteur reste obscur malgré ses talents.
    Who evokes mystery.
    This obscure legend fascinates mystery lovers.
    Cette légende obscure fascine les amateurs de mystère.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obscurus', meaning 'dark' or 'unclear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an obscure period
    A period of difficulties or historical troubles.
    une période obscure
    an obscure author
    An author little known, whose works are not widely recognized.
    un auteur obscur
    obscure as fog
    An expression to describe something that is very difficult to grasp or understand.
    obscur comme le brouillard

    Related Words

    obscurity
    The state of what is obscure, lack of light.
    obscurité
    obscurantism
    A concept or doctrine aimed at keeping people in ignorance.
    obscurantisme
    unveil
    Making something obscure clear or known.
    dévoiler

    Slang Meanings

    Making something more complicated or difficult.
    He obscured the issue instead of explaining it simply.
    Il a obscurci le problème au lieu de l'expliquer simplement.
    Being in an unclear situation.
    Since his dismissal, his situation has become increasingly obscure.
    Depuis son licenciement, sa situation devient de plus en plus obscure.