D'une teinte ou d'une couleur un peu foncées.
Somewhat dark in shade or color.
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Le ciel sombre annonçait l'arrivée du soir. — The dusky sky signaled the arrival of evening.
La pièce était obscure et calme au coucher du soleil. — The room was dusky and calm at sunset.
Elle a un joli teint mat et lumineux. — She has a lovely dusky skin tone that glows.
Elle portait une robe sombre qui mettait son teint en valeur. — She wore a dusky dress that complimented her complexion.
Peux-tu trouver le coin obscur du jardin ? — Can you find the dusky corner of the garden?
Aimes-tu les tons foncés de son tableau ? — Do you like the dusky shades in her painting?
La pièce sombre paraissait douillette et accueillante en hiver. — The dusky room felt cozy and inviting during the winter.
Je préfère lire dans une ambiance obscure. — I prefer reading in a dusky atmosphere.
Le mannequin mettait magnifiquement en valeur son teint mat. — The model showcased her dusky complexion beautifully.
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