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    Ténèbres (en. Darkness)

    /te.ne.bʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of being immersed in darkness.
    Darkness enveloped the forest.
    Les ténèbres enveloppaient la forêt.
    Symbolically, it can also refer to dark elements of thought or emotions.
    She had to fight against the darkness of her mind.
    Elle a dû lutter contre les ténèbres de son esprit.
    A period of turmoil or despair.
    The country went through darkness during the war.
    Le pays a traversé des ténèbres pendant la guerre.
    Darkness can represent the forces of evil.
    The hero must fight the darkness to save the kingdom.
    Le héros doit combattre les ténèbres pour sauver le royaume.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tenebrae', meaning 'darkness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to emerge from darkness
    Overcoming a difficult or depressive period.
    sortir des ténèbres
    to plunge into darkness
    Sinking into moral or emotional darkness.
    plonger dans les ténèbres
    light in the darkness
    Hope or help in difficult situations.
    lumière dans les ténèbres

    Related Words

    obscurity
    State of absence of light.
    obscurité
    light
    Radiation that allows seeing.
    lumière
    shadow
    Area of absence of light created by an object blocking a light source.
    ombre

    Slang Meanings

    A difficult or depressing moment.
    I am in darkness right now, I can't find motivation.
    Je suis dans les ténèbres en ce moment, je ne trouve pas de motivation.
    A state of confusion or uncertainty.
    It's total blur, I am in darkness regarding this project.
    C'est le flou total, je suis dans les ténèbres concernant ce projet.