English–French

“dusk” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁepyskyl/

Example

On admire le crépuscule ce soir.

We admire the dusk this evening.

Illustration for crépuscule (dusk)

How to say “dusk” in French

“Dusk” in French is crépuscule.

The dim interval when daylight fades between the sunlit day and the dark night.

Full entry for crépuscule: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with crépuscule

Les oiseaux chantent au crépuscule.

The birds sing at nightfall.

Tips for using crépuscule

  • Crépuscule is masculine, so the standard form is le crépuscule, not la crépuscule.

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