brouillard
fog
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bʁu.jaʁ/
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Cultural Note
Fog is common in French river valleys and along the northern coast. The expression 'foncer dans le brouillard' (to charge into the fog) means to act blindly. Morning fog in wine regions like Sauternes actually helps create the conditions for the prized 'pourriture noble' (noble rot) that makes sweet wines.
📝 Example Sentences
Le brouillard est très épais ce matin.
The fog is very thick this morning.
On ne voit rien à cause du brouillard.
We can't see anything because of the fog.