French word

nébuleuse

Pronunciation

IPA/nebyløz/

Meaning

  • adjectivevague

Example

Son explication est nébuleuse.

His explanation is vague.

Illustration for nébuleuse (vague)

More examples

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

I have a vague idea of what he means.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • idée nébuleuse

    vague idea

  • impression nébuleuse

    vague impression

Similar words

flou: Blurred in outline or content, with no clear definition.
vague: General and lacking clear detail about specific points.
imprécis: Not exact or accurate, especially when referring to numbers or facts.
obscur: Difficult to understand because the meaning or intention is unclear.

Definition in French

Qui n'est pas clair, dont les limites ou les détails sont difficiles à distinguer.

Word origin

French nébuleux comes from Latin nebulosus, built from nebula for mist or fog.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • nebulanoun

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