nuageux

Nuageux is a French adjective meaning cloudy or overcast, used to describe weather and skies when they are covered by clouds. It conveys a sense of cloud cover rather than clear visibility, and can be used in both everyday language and meteorological contexts. The term can also appear in figurative expressions to suggest obscurity or ambiguity.

Etymology and forms: Nuageux derives from nuage, meaning cloud, which itself comes from Latin nubes. The adjective has feminine and plural forms: nuageuse (feminine singular), nuageux (masculine plural), and nuageuses (feminine plural). It is commonly paired with nouns like ciel (sky) or temps (weather) to describe conditions, for example, ciel nuageux or temps nuageux.

Grammatical notes and usage: In standard usage, nuageux denotes a cloud-covered sky or weather condition. It is often found in weather forecasts, articles about climate, and descriptive prose. Synonyms include couvert de nuages and gris; antonyms include dégagé, clair, and ensoleillé. While primarily a meteorological descriptor, nuageux can appear metaphorically in literature to suggest obscurity or lack of clarity.

See also and translations: The closest English equivalents are cloudy or overcast. Related terms include nuage (cloud), ciel (sky), and météo (weather). In translations, nuageux is generally rendered as cloudy in contexts such as Le temps sera nuageux demain, meaning The weather will be cloudy tomorrow.