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    Obscure (en. Obscure)

    /ɔbskyr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is not illuminated, dark.
    The forest was obscure at dusk.
    La forêt était obscure à la tombée de la nuit.
    That which is difficult to understand, vague.
    His explanations were obscure and confusing.
    Ses explications étaient obscures et confuses.
    That which is not known or famous.
    This obscure author has never gained recognition.
    Cet auteur obscur n'a jamais eu de reconnaissance.
    That which is hidden, secret.
    There were obscure truths behind his smile.
    Il y avait des vérités obscures derrière son sourire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'obscurus', meaning 'dark, hidden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obscure as the night
    Very difficult to understand.
    obscur comme la nuit
    to put something in the shadows
    To make something less visible or less known.
    mettre quelque chose dans l'ombre
    an obscure world
    A world that is not well understood or remains mysterious.
    un monde obscur

    Related Words

    obscurity
    Lack of light, the state of what is obscure.
    obscurité
    to obscure
    To make something less clear or less bright.
    obscurcir
    obscurantism
    A system that prevents access to knowledge.
    obscurantisme

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is mysterious or puzzling.
    This text is really obscure, I can't read it.
    Ce texte est vraiment obscure, j'arrive pas à le lire.
    An event or situation not understood.
    It was an obscure moment at the party, no one knew what was going on.
    C'était un moment obscure à la fête, personne ne savait ce qui se passait.