English–French

“muted” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɔbʁ/

Example

J'aime les couleurs sobres.

I like muted colors.

Illustration for sobre (muted)

How to say “muted” in French

“Muted” in French is sobre.

Muted colors, simple lines, and an unshowy overall appearance.

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

Example sentences with sobre

Il porte une tenue sobre.

He is wearing a subdued outfit.

Tips for using sobre

  • In French, sobre can also describe a person who is not drunk, so context separates that sense from restrained style.

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