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obscure
01
obscur, difficile à comprendre
arcane or difficult to comprehend due to being vague or hidden
Example
The ancient artifact 's purpose was obscure, baffling archaeologists for years.
The directions to the remote village were obscure, leading to confusion among travelers.
He was interested in studying obscure languages spoken by small indigenous communities.
Example
The philosopher ’s ideas remained obscure until they were revived by contemporary scholars.
The theory was once obscure, known only to a small group of specialists, but later gained broader recognition.
Many people are unaware of the obscure author who wrote the influential book that shaped modern literature.
03
obscur, isolé
situated in a remote or isolated area, far from attention or recognition
04
obscur, mystérieux
hidden or not easily noticed
to obscure
01
obscurcir, dissimuler
to conceal or hide something
Transitive: to obscure sth
Example
The overgrown trees obscured the entrance to the trail.
The thick smoke obscured the path ahead.
The artist used a layer of paint to obscure the underlying details of the canvas.
02
obscurcir
to make something unclear or difficult to understand
Transitive: to obscure a concept or idea
Example
The author 's use of complex language and metaphors often obscures the meaning of the text.
The legal jargon can obscure the meaning of the contract for laypeople.
Introducing too many characters in the story can obscure its main plotline.
03
obscurcir, réduire
to change a vowel sound so that it is less clear or pronounced softly, often becoming a schwa sound
Transitive: to obscure a vowel
Example
In rapid speech, we often obscure vowels in unstressed syllables.
The second syllable of the word is obscured, sounding more like a schwa.
When speaking quickly, I tend to obscure certain vowel sounds.
Exemple
The ancient artifact's purpose was obscure, baffling archaeologists for years.
The directions to the remote village were obscure, leading to confusion among travelers.
He was interested in studying obscure languages spoken by small indigenous communities.
The obscure reference in the speech went unnoticed by most of the audience.
The poem's meaning was obscure, leaving readers puzzled about its intended message.
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