How to Say ‘In the shade’ in French
À l'ombre
ah l om-bruh
[ah l om-bruh]
💬 Usage Tip: [L'] is joined to the next word and can't stand alone. In [à l'ombre], the [l'] replaces [la] before a vowel sound.
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
to / in / at
A common French preposition meaning to, at, or in depending on context.
Nous préférons une table à l'ombre.
We prefer a table in the shade.
l'
[l]
the
Elided form of the definite article before a vowel sound, as in l'ombre.
À l'ombre, la terrasse est plus agréable.
In the shade, the terrace is more pleasant.
ombre
[om-bruh]
shade
Refers to a shaded area, useful when choosing seating away from the sun.
Je préfère manger à l'ombre en été.
I prefer to eat in the shade in summer.
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