French translation of obscuring is 
occultant

Meaning of "obscuring" in English

"Obscuring" refers to the act of making something less visible or harder to perceive. It implies covering, hiding, or making a certain aspect less clear or comprehensible. This term is often used when one element is blocking another, either physically or metaphorically, such as fog obscuring a view or complex language obscuring the meaning of a text. In general, "obscuring" involves the reduction of clarity, causing difficulty in seeing, understanding, or identifying something.

Meaning of "occultant" in French

The French word "occultant" derives from "occulter," which means to conceal or obscure something. It is often used in contexts where something is hidden or blocked from view, such as curtains that block light or information that is deliberately kept secret. The word can be applied both to physical obstructions, like objects that obscure vision, and metaphorical ones, like information that is withheld or obscured in some form. It evokes a sense of intentional or effective concealment.

Pronunciation of "obscuring" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əbˈskjʊərɪŋ/

"Obscuring" is pronounced with an emphasis on the second syllable. The "ob-" is pronounced as a schwa sound, similar to the "a" in "sofa." The "-scur-" rhymes with "cure," and the "-ing" is pronounced as in "ring."

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal variations in pronunciation between dialects, though some speakers might pronounce the "r" more lightly, depending on their regional accent within the English-speaking world.

Pronunciation of "occultant" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔkyl.tɑ̃/

This word is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable. The "oc" is pronounced like "awk," the second syllable "-cul-" sounds like the French pronunciation of "cul," and the ending "-tant" is nasal, typical of French pronunciation.

Pronunciation Variations: Regional variations are minor, but in some accents, the nasal "ant" sound might be less pronounced, depending on the local dialect in French-speaking regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The dense fog was obscuring the road ahead. (Le brouillard dense occultait la route devant nous.)
2. The politician's vague answers were obscuring the truth. (Les réponses vagues du politicien occultaient la vérité.)
3. The trees were obscuring the view of the mountains. (Les arbres occultaient la vue des montagnes.)
4. His hat was obscuring his face from the camera. (Son chapeau occultait son visage de la caméra.)
5. Clouds are obscuring the stars tonight. (Les nuages occultent les étoiles ce soir.)
6. The curtains were obscuring the sunlight in the room. (Les rideaux occultaient la lumière du soleil dans la pièce.)
7. His emotions were obscuring his judgement. (Ses émotions occultaient son jugement.)
8. The dust on the window was obscuring the landscape. (La poussière sur la fenêtre occultait le paysage.)
9. The snowstorm was obscuring the path ahead. (La tempête de neige occultait le chemin devant.)
10. The noise was obscuring the speaker's voice. (Le bruit occultait la voix du locuteur.)

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

Synonyms: blocking, concealing, hiding, veiling, shading, covering, clouding, eclipsing, masking, shrouding.

Antonyms: revealing, exposing, uncovering, clarifying, illuminating, disclosing, opening, showing, displaying, unmasking.

Similar Words: dimming, blurring, camouflaging, disguising, smudging.

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

Synonyms: masquant, cachant, voilant, couvrant, dissimulant, camouflant, écliptant, nuisant, obscurcissant, enveloppant.

Antonyms: révélant, dévoilant, découvrant, clarifiant, éclairant, divulguant, exposant, montrant, affichant, démasquant.

Similar Words: occulté, caché, masqué, dissimulé, couvert.

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