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sunset in French

sunset in French is crépuscule, coucher de soleil — sunset means the moment the sun goes down below the horizon in the evening.

sunset in French

crépuscule
noun
The changes in color of the sky before and after sunset.
coucher de soleil
noun
The changes in color of the sky before and after sunset.
coucher de soleil
noun
(figuratively) The final period of the life of a person or thing.
crépuscule
noun
(figuratively) The final period of the life of a person or thing.

What does "sunset" mean?

  1. noun The moment the sun goes down below the horizon in the evening.
    "The sunset behind the hills turned the lake a deep orange."
  2. noun The final stage or ending phase of something, such as a career or era.
    "He saw his final years at the club as the sunset of a long career."
  3. verb To gradually end or phase out a program, policy, or product.
    "The council will sunset the scheme once the new service is ready."
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sunset in a sentence

  • The sunset behind the hills turned the lake a deep orange.
  • We watched the sunset from the pier.
  • He saw his final years at the club as the sunset of a long career.
  • Many people feel the sunset of their working lives brings both relief and worry.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sunset" in French?
"sunset" in French is crépuscule, coucher de soleil. sunset means: The moment the sun goes down below the horizon in the evening.
How do you use "sunset" in a sentence?
Example: "The sunset behind the hills turned the lake a deep orange." In French, "sunset" is crépuscule, coucher de soleil.
Are there other ways to say "sunset" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sunset": crépuscule, coucher de soleil.
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