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    Tenebres (en. Darkness)

    /te.ne.bʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An area of great darkness.
    The shadows enveloped the forest.
    Les ténèbres enveloppaient la forêt.
    A state of ignorance or depression.
    He was engulfed in the shadows of his thoughts.
    Il était plongé dans les ténèbres de ses pensées.
    Symbolized wickedness or evil.
    The shadows of the world may seem overwhelming.
    Les ténèbres du monde peuvent sembler accablantes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'tenebrae' meaning 'darkness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shadows of the soul
    State of suffering or inner despair.
    ténèbres de l'âme
    in the shadows
    In a state of confusion or ignorance.
    dans les ténèbres

    Related Words

    shadowy
    Which is dark or imbued with mystery.
    ténébreux
    tenebrous
    Which gives an impression of fear or sadness.
    tenebreux
    obscure
    Which lacks light, hard to see.
    obscur

    Slang Meanings

    Remaining in dark and unjust situations.
    She lives in the shadows because of her choices.
    Elle vit dans les ténèbres à cause de ses choix.
    Being depressed or in a negative state.
    He always has an air of darkness around him.
    Il a toujours un air de ténèbres autour de lui.