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darken in French

darken in French is obscurcir, assombrir, foncer — darken means to make or become darker in light or color.

darken in French

obscurcir
verb
(transitive) To make dark or darker by reducing light.
assombrir
verb
(transitive) To make dark or darker by reducing light.
assombrir
verb
(intransitive) To become dark or darker (having less light).
obscurcir
verb
(intransitive) To become dark or darker (having less light).
foncer
verb

What does "darken" mean?

  1. verb To make or become darker in light or color.
    "The sky darkened before the storm hit."
  2. verb To make a mood, tone, or situation gloomier or more troubling.
    "His expression darkened as the bad news sank in."

darken in a sentence

  • The sky darkened before the storm hit.
  • She darkened her hair for the role.
  • His expression darkened as the bad news sank in.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "darken" in French?

"darken" in French is obscurcir, assombrir, foncer. darken means: To make or become darker in light or color.

How do you use "darken" in a sentence?

Example: "The sky darkened before the storm hit." In French, "darken" is obscurcir, assombrir, foncer.

Are there other ways to say "darken" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "darken": obscurcir, assombrir, foncer.

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