obscurité

Definitions of obscurité
  1. noun
    an unenlightened state
    synonyms: noir
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    type of:
    assombrissement, manque d'éclaircissement
    a lack of understanding
  2. noun
    absence of light or illumination
    synonyms: noir
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    antonyms:
    lumière
    having abundant light or illumination
    types:
    demi-jour
    partial darkness
    ombre
    relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
    type of:
    illumination
    the degree of visibility of your environment
  3. noun
    an unilluminated area
    synonyms: noir
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    type of:
    lieu de l'action
    the place where some action occurs
  4. noun
    cloudiness resulting from haze or mist or vapor
    synonyms: nébulosité
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    type of:
    turbidité
    the quality of being cloudy
  5. noun
    an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known
    synonyms: ignorance
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    types:
    anonymat
    the state of being anonymous
    type of:
    standing, statut
    social or financial or professional status or reputation
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