This is the 10819th most frequent French word.
obscur
Dark; unclear.
Here, 'obscur' describes a lack of light, making the location not visible or lit.
La grotte était tellement obscur qu'on ne pouvait rien voir.
The cave was so dark that nothing could be seen.
In this use, 'obscur' means unclear or not easy to understand, metaphorically referencing an idea.
Ses intentions restent obscures malgré ses explications.
His intentions remain unclear despite his explanations.
Here, 'obscur' refers to the complexity or difficulty of understanding the poems, indicating their abstract or challenging nature.