sombré

This is the 11766th most frequent French word.


sombré

"Sombré" means "sank" or "darkened," depending on context.


Describes the physical action of sinking into the ocean.

Le navire a sombré dans l'océan après la tempête.

The ship sank in the ocean after the storm.


Metaphorical use indicating a descent into negative psychological state.

Après sa faillite, il a sombré dans une profonde dépression.

After his bankruptcy, he fell into a deep depression.


Figurative use highlighting the transition into darkness.

Le jour a sombré dans l'obscurité avec l'arrivée de la nuit.

The day sank into darkness with the arrival of night.