umber

• Adjectif vieilli signifiant 'ombreux' ou 'ombragé', dérivé du nom 'ombre' (pigment brun foncé). N'est plus utilisé en anglais moderne.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'shady' or 'shadowy', derived from the noun 'umber' (a dark brown pigment). It is no longer used in modern English.

1. Brownish colorB2formal

   Of the color of any of various natural brown earth pigments, ranging from yellowish-brown to dark reddish-brown.

   terre d'ombre

   • The artist used umber tones to paint the autumn leaves.
   • The old photograph had an umber tint from age.
   • The walls were painted a warm umber shade.

   Synonymesbrowndark-brownochrereddish-brownsepia

• Nom désignant un pigment de terre naturel donnant des nuances allant du brun moyen au brun foncé, souvent utilisé en art et en peinture.

A noun referring to a natural earth pigment that produces a range of medium to dark brown colors, commonly used in art and painting.

1. Earth pigmentC1formalart

   A natural brown or reddish-brown clay pigment containing iron and manganese oxides, used in painting and coloring.

   Terre d'ombre

   • The artist mixed umber with linseed oil to create a warm brown tone.
   • Raw umber is a common pigment in oil painting.
   • Umber was widely used in Renaissance paintings for shadows.

2. B2formalart

   A medium to dark brown color, often with a slightly yellowish or reddish hue.

   ombre (couleur brune)

   • The walls were painted in a rich umber shade.
   • Her coat was a deep umber, perfect for autumn.
   • The landscape was dominated by earthy umber tones.

   Synonymesbrownchestnutchocolatecoffeemahoganyochresepiasienna