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    Obscurs (en. Obscure)

    /ɔb.skyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that lacks clarity.
    The meaning of this text is unclear.
    Le sens de ce texte est obscur.
    Not known, little known.
    This artist is obscure and little recognized.
    Cet artiste est obscur et peu reconnu.
    That is hidden or buried.
    Dark truths lie behind the events.
    Des vérités obscures se cachent derrière les événements.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'obscurus' meaning 'hidden, dark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the obscure stakes
    unclear or poorly defined problems or challenges.
    les enjeux obscurs
    a darkened story
    a story made complex or difficult to follow.
    une histoire obscurcie
    an obscure character
    a little-known person or one lacking notoriety.
    un personnage obscur

    Related Words

    obscurity
    State of that which is obscure; lack of light.
    obscurité
    to obscure
    To make something less clear or less bright.
    obscurcir
    moral obscurity
    Confusion or ethical ambiguity.
    obscurité morale

    Slang Meanings

    An obscure thing
    It's an obscure thing, I understand nothing.
    C'est un truc obscur, je ne comprends rien.
    Obscure as a black
    He is obscure as a black, you never know what he thinks.
    Il est obscur comme un noir, on ne sait jamais ce qu'il pense.