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How is the word sombre translated from French to English

Qui offre peu d'espoir ou de réconfort.

Offering little hope or comfort.

adjective
English translation
bleak

Examples with “sombre”

See how the word “sombre” is used in sentences

  • L'avenir paraissait sombre. — The future looked bleak.

  • L'avenir paraît sombre sans plan clair. — The future looks bleak without a clear plan.

  • Le paysage désolé s'étendait sur des kilomètres. — The bleak landscape stretched for miles ahead.

  • Le rapport dresse un tableau sombre pour les petits commerces. — The report paints a bleak picture for small shops.

  • Cette situation n'est-elle pas un peu sombre pour tout le monde ? — Isn’t this situation a bit bleak for everyone?

  • Pourquoi cet endroit paraît-il si désolé aujourd'hui ? — Why does this place feel so bleak today?

  • Les choses ne sont pas aussi sombres qu'elles en ont l'air. — Things are not as bleak as they seem.

  • Elle a présenté une vision sombre de l'avancement du projet. — She presented a bleak view of the project's progress.

  • Nous avons pris un autre chemin parce qu'il semblait trop désolé. — We chose a different route because it looked too bleak.

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FAQ about “sombre”

How is “sombre” translated from French?
“sombre” translates into English as “bleak”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “sombre” mean?
Meaning of “sombre”: Qui offre peu d'espoir ou de réconfort. In English — “bleak”.
What part of speech is “sombre”?
“sombre” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “sombre”?
Example sentences with “sombre” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “sombre”?
Add “sombre” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.