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darkly in French

darkly in French is obscurément, sombrement, mystérieusement — darkly means in a way that suggests something sinister, ominous, or troubling.

darkly in French

obscurément
adv
With a dark appearance.
sombrement
adv
With a dark appearance.
mystérieusement
adv
(figuratively) In a manner which produces an inward conviction of future misfortune; ominously.

What does "darkly" mean?

  1. adv In a way that suggests something sinister, ominous, or troubling.
    "He hinted darkly that something terrible had happened."
  2. adv With little light; dimly.
    "The corridor was lit only darkly by a single bulb."

darkly in a sentence

  • He hinted darkly that something terrible had happened.
  • The corridor was lit only darkly by a single bulb.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "darkly" in French?

"darkly" in French is obscurément, sombrement, mystérieusement. darkly means: In a way that suggests something sinister, ominous, or troubling.

How do you use "darkly" in a sentence?

Example: "He hinted darkly that something terrible had happened." In French, "darkly" is obscurément, sombrement, mystérieusement.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "darkly": obscurément, sombrement, mystérieusement.

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