English–French

“mist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁym/

Example

Il y a de la brume ce matin.

There is mist this morning.

Illustration for brume (mist)

How to say “mist” in French

“Mist” in French is brume.

A light, damp haze hangs over the scene, blurring faraway trees and buildings while leaving visibility mostly intact.

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

Example sentences with brume

Une brume légère recouvrait la vallée.

A light mist covered the valley.

Tips for using brume

  • Brume describes lighter haze than brouillard; brouillard suits conditions in which visibility is much more severely reduced.

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