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fog in French

fog in French is brouillard, brume, voile — fog means a thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.

fog in French

brouillard
noun
(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
brume
noun
(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
voile
noun
(photography) A silver deposit or other blur on a negative or developed photographic image.

What does "fog" mean?

  1. noun A thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.
    "Walking to the station this morning, I could hardly see the shops through the grey fog."
  2. noun A state of mental confusion or unclear thinking.
    "After three nights without proper sleep, I was walking around in a fog all day."
  3. verb To become covered in mist or condensation, or to make something unclear.
    "My glasses fog up whenever I come in from the cold."
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fog in a sentence

  • Walking to the station this morning, I could hardly see the shops through the grey fog.
  • The fog was so thick we could barely see the road.
  • After three nights without proper sleep, I was walking around in a fog all day.
  • The fog in his head cleared once he had a strong cup of coffee.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fog" in French?
"fog" in French is brouillard, brume, voile. fog means: A thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.
How do you use "fog" in a sentence?
Example: "Walking to the station this morning, I could hardly see the shops through the grey fog." In French, "fog" is brouillard, brume, voile.
Are there other ways to say "fog" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "fog": brouillard, brume, voile.
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