English–French

“vague” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/nebyløz/

Example

Son explication est nébuleuse.

His explanation is vague.

Illustration for nébuleuse (vague)

How to say “vague” in French

“Vague” in French is nébuleuse.

An outline dissolved in mist, with its details fading into the surrounding haze.

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

Example sentences with nébuleuse

J'ai une idée nébuleuse de ce qu'il veut dire.

I have a vague idea of what he means.

Tips for using nébuleuse

  • Nébuleuse is the feminine form of nébuleux, so its ending agrees with the feminine noun it describes.

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