Also means
grim, sinister
Usage Note
Sombre precedes or follows the noun and is invariable in form (same for masculine and feminine). It describes both literal darkness (une pièce sombre) and a mood or atmosphere (une humeur sombre). The adverb sombrement means 'gloomily'.
Examples
"Le ciel est sombre avant l'orage."
Natural Translation
The sky is dark before the storm.

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