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How is the word sombre translated from French to English

Obscur et déprimant, ou triste et sans espoir.

Dark and depressing, or sad and hopeless.

adjective
English translation
gloomy

Examples with “sombre”

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  • C'était une matinée sombre et pluvieuse. — It was a gloomy rainy morning.

  • Le ciel a l'air morose aujourd'hui. — The sky looks gloomy today.

  • Pourquoi as-tu l'air si sombre aujourd'hui ? — Why do you look so gloomy today?

  • Pourquoi est-elle si morose ces derniers temps ? — Why is she feeling so gloomy lately?

  • Les prévisions de la semaine prochaine ont l'air sombres. — The forecast for next week sounds gloomy.

  • Son attitude morose déteint sur tout le monde. — His gloomy attitude affects everyone around.

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FAQ about “sombre”

How is “sombre” translated from French?
“sombre” translates into English as “gloomy”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “sombre” mean?
Meaning of “sombre”: Obscur et déprimant, ou triste et sans espoir. In English — “gloomy”.
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”?
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