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How is the word pénombre translated from French to English

Caractère de ce qui est sombre, ombragé ou faiblement éclairé.

The quality of being dim, shadowy or slightly dark.

noun
English translation
duskiness

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  • La pénombre de la pièce rendait la lecture difficile. — The duskiness of the room made reading hard.

  • Je distinguais à peine son visage dans la pénombre. — I could barely see her face in the duskiness.

  • La pénombre te gêne-t-elle quand tu travailles ? — Does the duskiness bother you when you work?

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FAQ about “pénombre”

How is “pénombre” translated from French?
“pénombre” translates into English as “duskiness”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “pénombre” mean?
Meaning of “pénombre”: Caractère de ce qui est sombre, ombragé ou faiblement éclairé. In English — “duskiness”.
What part of speech is “pénombre”?
“pénombre” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “pénombre”?
Example sentences with “pénombre” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “pénombre”?
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