obscure in French
obscure in French is obscur, sibyllin, obscurcir — obscure means not well known.
obscure in French
obscur
Dark, faint or indistinct.
sibyllin
Difficult to understand; abstruse.
obscurcir
What does "obscure" mean?
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adjective Not well known.
"The film is based on an obscure Victorian novel."
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adjective Difficult to understand or make out clearly.
"The instructions were written in obscure legal jargon."
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verb To hide or make something difficult to see or understand.
"Thick fog obscured the view of the mountains."
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obscure in a sentence
- The film is based on an obscure Victorian novel.
- He is an obscure poet whom few people have ever heard of.
- The instructions were written in obscure legal jargon.
- The meaning of the poem is obscure, even to experienced readers.
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What is "obscure" in French?
"obscure" in French is obscur, sibyllin, obscurcir. obscure means: Not well known.
How do you use "obscure" in a sentence?
Example: "The film is based on an obscure Victorian novel." In French, "obscure" is obscur, sibyllin, obscurcir.
Are there other ways to say "obscure" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "obscure": obscur, sibyllin, obscurcir.
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