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    Sombre (en. Dark)

    /sɔ̃bʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is rather obscure or dimly lit.
    The room was dark and cold.
    La pièce était sombre et froide.
    Which expresses sadness, melancholy.
    His face had a dark expression.
    Son visage avait une expression sombre.
    Which has a dark color, generally sad.
    She wore a dark dress for the funeral.
    Elle portait une robe sombre pour l'enterrement.
    Which is related to tragic events.
    This book deals with a dark period in history.
    Ce livre traite d'une période sombre de l'histoire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'umbralis', meaning 'dark' or 'of shadow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a dark future
    A bleak outlook or unpromising future.
    un avenir sombre
    a dark period
    A time marked by difficult or tragic events.
    une période sombre
    dark humor
    A type of humor that deals with serious subjects in a satirical way.
    l'humour sombre

    Related Words

    obscurity
    State of what is obscure.
    obscurité
    darkness
    Lack of light, state of what is plunged into shadow.
    ténèbres
    gloomy
    Which expresses mourning, sadness.
    lugubre

    Slang Meanings

    A sad or depressing atmosphere.
    Dark atmosphere at the evening, no one was laughing.
    Ambiance sombre dans la soirée, personne ne rigolait.
    State of being downcast or melancholic.
    He has been in a dark mood for a few days.
    Il est dans un mood sombre depuis quelques jours.