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nimbus in French

nimbus in French is nimbe, nimbus — nimbus means a glowing ring or halo of light around a head, especially in religious art.

nimbus in French

nimbe
noun
A circle of light; a halo.
nimbus
noun
A circle of light; a halo.
nimbus
noun
A gray rain cloud.

What does "nimbus" mean?

  1. noun A glowing ring or halo of light around a head, especially in religious art.
    "The painting showed the saint with a golden nimbus around her head."
  2. noun A large grey cloud that brings rain.
    "Dark nimbus clouds rolled in just before the downpour."
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nimbus in a sentence

  • The painting showed the saint with a golden nimbus around her head.
  • Dark nimbus clouds rolled in just before the downpour.

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What is "nimbus" in French?

"nimbus" in French is nimbe, nimbus. nimbus means: A glowing ring or halo of light around a head, especially in religious art.

How do you use "nimbus" in a sentence?

Example: "The painting showed the saint with a golden nimbus around her head." In French, "nimbus" is nimbe, nimbus.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "nimbus": nimbe, nimbus.

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