dimly

• Adverbe signifiant « d’une manière sombre » — avec une lumière faible ou de façon indistincte, à peine perceptible. Peut décrire un éclairage physique ou une perception au sens figuré (par exemple, se souvenir vaguement de quelque chose).

An adverb meaning "in a dim manner" — with little light, or in a way that is unclear, indistinct, or only faintly perceived. It can describe physical lighting or figurative perception (e.g., remembering something vaguely).

1. With little lightB1formal

   In a way that is not bright or clear; with insufficient light.

   Avec peu de lumière

   • The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
   • She could dimly see the outline of the furniture.
   • The streetlights glowed dimly in the fog.

   Synonymesdullyfaintlyindistinctlymurkilyobscurelypoorlyweakly

   Antonymesbrightlybrilliantlyclearlyradiantly

2. Vaguely or unclearlyB2formal

   In a way that is not clearly perceived or understood.

   vaguement, indistinctement

   • He dimly remembered the events of that night.
   • She was dimly aware of someone calling her name.
   • The concept was only dimly understood by the students.

   Synonymesfaintlyindistinctlyobscurelyvaguely

   Antonymesclearlysharplyvividly