l'ombre
Pronunciation
/ˈɔ̃bʁ/

Definition & Meaning of "ombre"in French

L'ombre
[gender: feminine]
01

shadow, shade

zone obscure créée par un objet qui bloque la lumière
l'ombre definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Gender
Feminine
Plural form
ombres
Examples
Son ombre s' allongeait au coucher du soleil.
His shadow lengthened at sunset.
02

darkness, gloom

absence de lumière, obscurité
l'ombre definition and meaning
Examples
L' ombre de la nuit tombe rapidement en hiver.
The darkness of night falls quickly in winter.
03

ghost

présence invisible ou discrète
l'ombre definition and meaning
Examples
Ce souvenir est comme une ombre qui me suit.
This memory is like a specter following me.
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