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shade in French

shade in French is ombre, store, nuance — shade means an area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.

shade in French

ombre
noun
(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
store
noun
(countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
nuance
noun
(figuratively) A subtle variation in a concept.
nuance
noun
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
ton
noun
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
ombre
noun
(chiefly, literary, and, fantasy) A ghost or specter; a spirit.
esprit
noun
(chiefly, literary, and, fantasy) A ghost or specter; a spirit.
tendre vers
verb
(intransitive) To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
ombrager
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
faire de l'ombre
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.

What does "shade" mean?

  1. noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
    "They set up their picnic in the shade of a large oak tree."
  2. noun A particular variation of a color.
    "She painted the wall a soft shade of blue."
  3. noun A subtly insulting remark (often "throw shade").
    "The comedian threw shade at his rival during the interview."
  4. verb To block or shield from light.
    "A wide-brimmed hat shaded her eyes from the sun."

shade in a sentence

  • They set up their picnic in the shade of a large oak tree.
  • She painted the wall a soft shade of blue.
  • The comedian threw shade at his rival during the interview.
  • A wide-brimmed hat shaded her eyes from the sun.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shade" in French?

"shade" in French is ombre, store, nuance. shade means: An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.

How do you use "shade" in a sentence?

Example: "They set up their picnic in the shade of a large oak tree." In French, "shade" is ombre, store, nuance.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "shade": ombre, store, nuance, ton, esprit, tendre vers.

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