gloomy
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. maussade
The weather was gloomy all day, with gray skies and wind.Le temps est resté maussade toute la journée, avec un ciel gris et du vent.
b. sombre
Our journey through the gloomy swamp seemed to have no end.Notre périple à travers le sombre marécage paraissait sans fin.
a. sombre
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
I prefer romantic comedies. Dramas like this are so gloomy.Je préfère les comédies romantiques. Les drames comme celui-ci sont tellement sombres.
b. triste
Why so gloomy? I thought you were happy about the move.Pourquoi tu es si triste ? Je croyais que tu étais content du déménagement.
c. morose
Lack of sunlight in the winter makes me feel quite gloomy.Le manque de lumière en hiver me rend assez morose.
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