crépuscule
twilight; dusk
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kʁe.pys.kyl/
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Cultural Note
French culture cherishes the 'heure bleue' (blue hour) at twilight, considered a magical time for photography and evening walks. Victor Hugo's poetry collection 'Les Chants du crépuscule' exemplifies the word's literary resonance in French culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Au crépuscule, le ciel se pare de couleurs magnifiques.
At twilight, the sky is adorned with magnificent colors.
Nous avons fait une promenade au crépuscule.
We took a walk at dusk.