misty
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misty
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (weather)
2. (figurative) (vague)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. flou
Did Stephanie come to the party with Andy? - I don't know. My memory of that night is misty.Stephanie est-elle venue à la fête avec Andy ? - Je ne sais pas. Mon souvenir de cette nuit-là est flou.
b. nébuleux (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
I only have misty recollections of my grandfather. He died when I was quite young.Je n'ai que des souvenirs nébuleux de mon grand-père. Il est décédé quand j'étais encore très jeune.
3. (figurative) (emotional)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
I tend to get misty when I see my little girl playing.J'ai tendance à m'émouvoir quand je vois ma petite fille jouer.
Matthias still gets misty when he talks about his first girlfriend.Matthias a encore les larmes aux yeux quand il parle de sa première copine.
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