Ombre (en. Shadow)

/ɔ̃bʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Shadow area, where light does not reach.

There is a shadow under that tree.

Il y a une ombre sous cet arbre.

Silhouette or shape projected by a body in light.

Her silhouette was reflected in the shadow.

Sa silhouette était reflétée dans l'ombre.

Dark or mysterious aspect of a situation.

This story has a shadow of mystery.

Cette histoire a une ombre de mystère.

From the Latin 'umbra', meaning shadow or darkness.

in the shadows

In a state of discretion or invisibility.

dans l'ombre

the shadow of something

The presence, influence, or effect of something without its immediate reality.

l'ombre de quelque chose

shadow puppetry

Shadow theatre technique, often associated with silhouettes.

ombre chinoise

darkness

State of what is obscure, where light is absent.

obscurité

brightness

Quality of being clear or bright, opposite to shadow.

clarté

silhouette

Contour or shape of an object, often in reference to shadow.

silhouette

A friend who is always listening, but not very present.

He is there like a shadow.

Il est là comme une ombre.

Refers to a discreet person who is always around.

She is a bit of the shadow of the group.

Elle est un peu l'ombre du groupe.