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    Sombres (en. Dark)

    /sɔ̃bʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a place or atmosphere that is dimly lit and evokes a sad or worrying atmosphere.
    The cellar was dark and full of echoes.
    La cave était sombre et remplie d'échos.
    Which is dark in color.
    She wore a dark dress during the evening.
    Elle portait une robe sombre lors de la soirée.
    Which evokes sadness or melancholy.
    His gaze was dark, betraying his sorrow.
    Son regard était sombre, trahissant son chagrin.
    Which has little brightness, which is obscure.
    The sky was dark before the storm.
    Le ciel était sombre avant la tempête.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'submirus', meaning obscured, darkened.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dark days
    Difficult or negative period.
    jours sombres
    dark thoughts
    Pessimistic or depressive ideas.
    pensées sombres
    dark past
    Negative events in personal or collective history.
    passé sombre

    Related Words

    darkness
    Lack of light, state of being dark.
    obscurité
    melancholy
    State of deep sadness.
    mélancolie
    gloom
    Complete absence of light.
    ténèbres

    Slang Meanings

    To have a sad or depressed state of mind.
    He is feeling a bit dark at the moment; he's going through a difficult time.
    Il est un peu sombre en ce moment, il traverse une période difficile.
    To evoke a heavy or oppressive atmosphere.
    This party had a dark atmosphere, not very cheerful.
    Cette fête avait une atmosphère sombre, pas très joyeuse.