cloud

• Une masse visible de vapeur d'eau condensée en suspension dans l'atmosphère, généralement haut au-dessus du sol.

A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.

1. Visible mass in the skyA1formal

   A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

   nuage

   • Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
   • The sky was full of fluffy white clouds.
   • A single cloud drifted across the blue sky.

2. State of confusion or gloomB2formal

   Something that obscures or darkens a situation, mood, or thought.

   nuage (sens figuré)

   • A cloud of suspicion hung over the investigation.
   • He left the meeting under a cloud of disappointment.
   • The news cast a cloud over the celebrations.

   Synonymesfoggloomhazemistpallshadow

   Antonymesbrightnesscheerfulnessclarityclearnesshappinessjoylight

3. Internet storageB1informalIT

   A network of remote servers used to store, manage, and process data.

   informatique en nuage

   • I saved all my photos to the cloud.
   • The company moved its data storage to the cloud.
   • Cloud computing has changed how businesses operate.

• Stocker, accéder à ou traiter des données via Internet plutôt que sur un appareil local ; également, rendre trouble, obscurcir ou voiler.

A verb meaning to store, access, or process data over the internet rather than on a local device.

1. Make unclear or obscureB2formal

   To make something less clear, transparent, or easy to understand.

   obscurcir

   • His judgment was clouded by emotions.
   • The fog clouded the view of the mountains.
   • Don't let personal feelings cloud your decision.

   Synonymesbecloudbefogblurconfusedimfogmistmuddyobfuscateobscure

   Antonymesclarifyelucidateexplainilluminatereveal

2. Become cloudyB1formal

   To become covered with clouds or become less transparent.

   se couvrir

   • The sky clouded over before the storm.
   • The glass clouded up from the steam.
   • Her eyes clouded with tears.

   Synonymescloud overcloud updarkendimfoghazemistobscureovercast

   Antonymesclear

3. Spoil or ruinC1informal

   To spoil or negatively affect a situation or relationship.

   Assombrir, gâcher

   • The scandal clouded his reputation.
   • Their argument clouded the atmosphere at dinner.
   • The incident clouded their friendship for years.

   Synonymesblightdarkenmarovershadowpoisonsourspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antonymesclarifyenhanceimprovepurify

Variantes phrasalcloud overcloud up