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sombre
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sombre
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (dimly lit)
3. (figurative) (melancholy)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. gloomy
Tu as l’air bien sombre aujourd’hui. Quelque chose ne va pas ?You seem very gloomy today. Is something wrong?
b. dark (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Nous avons beaucoup souffert, mais les jours sombres sont derrière nous.We have suffered greatly, but the dark days are behind us.
c. somber (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le directeur semblait d’une humeur sombre et méditative.The director seemed to be in a somber and meditative mood.
d. sombre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Gilles prit un air sombre et quitta la pièce sans dire un mot.Gilles turned sombre and left the room without saying a word.
4. (figurative) (questionable)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. murky (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Déborah m’a raconté une sombre histoire de complot international.Déborah told me a murky story about an international conspiracy.
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