blur

• Nom désignant quelque chose de flou, d'indistinct ou de brouillé, que ce soit dans l'apparence, la mémoire ou la perception.

A noun referring to something that is indistinct, unclear, or hazy in appearance, memory, or perception.

1. Unclear imageB1formal

   Something that is not clearly seen or remembered; a smudge or indistinct shape.

   Image floue

   • The photo came out as a blur because the camera was moving.
   • Through the fog, the houses appeared as a blur.
   • His memory of that night is just a blur.

   Synonymesfuzzinesshazeindistinctnessobscuritysmudge

   Antonymesclarityfocussharpness

2. Confused stateB2informal

   A state of confusion or lack of clarity in thought or perception.

   état confus

   • The last few days have been a blur of activity.
   • Everything was a blur after he hit his head.
   • The party was a blur of music and laughter.

   Synonymesbewildermentconfusiondazefoghazemuddle

   Antonymesclarityfocus

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose flou ou difficile à percevoir, ou de devenir indistinct.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something unclear or difficult to see, or to become indistinct.

1. Make unclearB1formal

   To make something difficult to see or understand clearly.

   rendre flou

   • The rain blurred the windshield, making it hard to drive.
   • Tears blurred her vision as she read the letter.
   • The photographer intentionally blurred the background to focus on the subject.

   Synonymesbefogblearcloudconfusedimfogmuddyobscure

   Antonymesclarifydefinefocussharpen

2. Obscure distinctionB2formal

   To make the difference between two things less clear.

   Estomper une distinction

   • The new policy blurs the line between personal and professional life.
   • His speech blurred the boundaries between fact and fiction.
   • Modern art often blurs the distinction between painting and sculpture.

   Synonymescloudconfusedimfogmuddyobfuscateobscureveil

   Antonymesclarifydelineatedistinguishsharpen

3. Become indistinctB1informal

   To become unclear or indistinct, especially due to speed or movement.

   devenir indistinct

   • The landscape blurred as the train sped past.
   • Everything blurred together when I spun around quickly.
   • The words on the page blurred as I grew tired.

   Synonymesblearclouddimfogmistobscure

   Antonymesclarifyfocussharpen