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    Obscurité (en. Darkness)

    /ɔbskyʁite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of that which is obscure.
    The darkness of the cellar was unsettling.
    L'obscurité de la cave était inquiétante.
    Ignorance or unawareness.
    He discovered the darkness of certain truths.
    Il a découvert l'obscurité de certaines vérités.
    Ambiguity or complexity of a situation.
    This decision remains in obscurity.
    Cette décision demeure dans l'obscurité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obscuritas', derived from 'obscurus' which means 'obscure'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the darkness
    evokes a lack of clarity or information.
    dans l'obscurité
    the darkness that reigns
    signifies a situation of widespread ignorance.
    l'obscurité qui règne
    to come out of the darkness
    means to gain more clarity or understanding.
    sortir de l'obscurité

    Related Words

    obscure
    Which is unclear or difficult to understand.
    obscure
    obscure
    To make obscure, diminish clarity.
    obscurcir
    darkness
    Deep darkness.
    ténèbre

    Slang Meanings

    The state of total confusion.
    I am in total darkness about what is happening.
    Je suis dans l'obscurité totale sur ce qui se passe.