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    Pénombre (en. Darkness)

    /pe.nɔbʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An area where the light is insufficient, but some visibility remains.
    The silhouettes in the penumbra seemed to come alive.
    Les silhouettes dans la pénombre semblaient prendre vie.
    A state that is neither completely clear nor completely dark.
    The penumbra of the day's end creates a mysterious atmosphere.
    La pénombre de la fin du jour crée une ambiance mystérieuse.
    A dim light, often associated with night or dark places.
    They walked in the penumbra of the park.
    Ils se promenaient dans la pénombre du parc.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'penumbra', meaning 'partial shadow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the penumbra
    in a state of uncertainty or vagueness
    dans la pénombre
    to emerge from the penumbra
    to become clearer or more visible
    sortir de la pénombre
    to get lost in the penumbra
    to be confused or uncertain
    se perdre dans la pénombre

    Related Words

    shadow
    Area of penumbra created by an object blocking light.
    ombre
    brightness
    Quality of what is luminous, opposite to penumbra.
    luminosité
    brilliance
    Brightness or intensity of light, opposed to penumbra.
    éclat

    Slang Meanings

    A state of unknown or uncertainty.
    He remained in the penumbra of his choices.
    Il est resté dans la pénombre de ses choix.