French translation of obnubilate is 
obnubilate

Meaning of "obnubilate" in English

"Obnubilate" is a somewhat rare and formal English verb meaning to obscure, becloud, or confuse. It is often used metaphorically to describe a situation, action, or emotion that makes it difficult to see or understand something clearly. For instance, complex jargon might obnubilate a legal document, making it hard for the average reader to grasp its meaning. In this sense, obnubilate can also refer to clouding one's judgment or perspective.

Meaning of "obnubilate" in French

In French, "obnubilate" (obnubiler) carries a similar meaning to its English counterpart. It refers to the process of clouding, obscuring, or confusing a person's mind, perception, or feelings. Often used in contexts involving an overwhelming emotion or concept that hinders clear thinking or understanding, the term suggests a mental fog or haze that disrupts clarity. The French usage echoes the metaphorical implications found in English, typically in formal or literary contexts.

Pronunciation of "obnubilate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əbˈnjuːbɪleɪt/

Pronunciation Variations: In some regions, you may hear variations in the stress pattern or vowel sounds, such as /ɒbˈnjuːbɪleɪt/, particularly in British English, while in American English, it might sound closer to /əbˈnuːbɪleɪt/.

Pronunciation of "obnubilate" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔb.ny.bi.le/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "obnubiler" is fairly consistent across French-speaking regions. However, subtle differences might appear in the articulation of the nasal and vowel sounds, but they are generally minor and do not change the word’s recognizable form.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The politician's speech seemed designed to obnubilate rather than clarify the issue. (Le discours du politicien semblait destiné à obnubiler plutôt qu'à clarifier le problème.)

2. The dense fog outside seemed to obnubilate the entire landscape. (Le brouillard épais à l'extérieur semblait obnubiler tout le paysage.)

3. She felt that her emotions were starting to obnubilate her decision-making process. (Elle sentait que ses émotions commençaient à obnubiler son processus de prise de décision.)

4. Intellectual jargon can often obnubilate simple concepts, making them difficult to grasp. (Le jargon intellectuel peut souvent obnubiler des concepts simples, les rendant difficiles à comprendre.)

5. Some philosophers argue that preconceptions obnubilate true understanding. (Certains philosophes soutiennent que les préjugés obnubilent la véritable compréhension.)

6. The teacher explained the topic clearly, ensuring not to obnubilate it with unnecessary details. (Le professeur a expliqué le sujet clairement, veillant à ne pas l'obnubiler avec des détails inutiles.)

7. Her anger tended to obnubilate her judgment in stressful situations. (Sa colère avait tendance à obnubiler son jugement dans des situations stressantes.)

8. The novel uses complex symbolism that may obnubilate the plot for some readers. (Le roman utilise un symbolisme complexe qui peut obnubiler l'intrigue pour certains lecteurs.)

9. Critics claim that his extravagant style tends to obnubilate the core message of his art. (Les critiques affirment que son style extravagant tend à obnubiler le message central de son art.)

10. The media frenzy served only to obnubilate the real issues at stake. (La frénésie médiatique n'a servi qu'à obnubiler les véritables enjeux.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "obnubilate" in English

Synonyms: obscure, cloud, confuse, muddy, fog, becloud, obfuscate, haze, blur, bewilder.

Antonyms: clarify, illuminate, illuminate, explain, simplify, elucidate.

Similar Words: complicate, distort, mislead, perplex, conceal, mask, veil, overshadow, darken, dim.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "obnubilate" in French

Synonyms: obscurcir, assombrir, embrouiller, obscurer, voiler, confondre, cacher, nuancer, envelopper, enfumer.

Antonyms: clarifier, éclaircir, élucider, expliquer, révéler.

Similar Words: compliquer, déformer, tromper, désorienter, camoufler, masquer, ombrager, assombrir, ternir, cacher.

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