French Conversation · Level 34
75 words
French word
flou
Pronunciation
IPA/flu/
Meaning
- adjectiveblurry
Example
La photo est floue.
The photo is blurry.
More examples
Sa vision devient floue quand il est fatigué.
His vision becomes blurry when he is tired.
Core concept
A boundary that loses sharpness until either a visible object or an idea lacks clear definition.
Common phrases
photo floue
blurry photo
vision floue
blurry vision
contour flou
blurred outline
Similar words
vague: Lacking a clear form or definite content, making it hard to identify.
imprécis: Lacking exact detail or precise definition.
brumeux: Hazy with mist or fog, obscuring outlines and distant views.
Definition in French
Décrit ce qui est visuellement imprécis, avec des bords confus ; au figuré, qualifie aussi ce qui est vague ou mal défini.
Word origin
French flou continues an Old French form descended from Latin floccus, "tuft of wool," whose soft, fuzzy texture led to the sense of indistinctness.
Usage tips
- French flou applies naturally to abstract nouns such as idée, projet, and explication, not only to visual images.