French Conversation · Level 121
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French word
ombreux
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔ̃bʁø/
Meaning
- adjectiveshady
Example
Un jardin ombreux est agréable en été.
A shady garden is pleasant in summer.
More examples
Pour protéger sa peau, elle reste dans un endroit ombreux pendant les heures chaudes.
To protect her skin, she stays in a shady place during the hot hours.
Core concept
A garden, path, or terrace covered by cool shadow rather than exposed to full sun.
Common phrases
endroit ombreux
shady place
Similar words
ombragé: Shaded by trees or other structures.
sombre: Dimly lit and dark in appearance.
Definition in French
Qui est couvert d'ombre, surtout en parlant d'un lieu comme un jardin, une allée ou une terrasse.
Word origin
The adjective ombreux derives from French ombre and the suffix -eux, with ombre continuing Latin umbra, shade.
Usage tips
- The usual feminine form is ombreuse, as in une terrasse ombreuse, because ombreux is a variable adjective.
Other meanings
- shadowyadjective
Opposites
- ensoleillésunnyadjective
- lumineuxbrightadjective
Related words
- ombrershadeverb
- ombragéshadedadjective