French dictionary
ombrer/ɔ̃bʁ/
verb · B1 · Frequency 23171
verb
Meanings
to shade (put into the shade)
Typically used to indicate blocking sunlight or light with an object, causing something to be in the shade.
Examples
La pergola ombre la terrasse dès le matin.
The pergola shades the terrace from the morning onward.
Le grand arbre ombre le banc pendant les heures chaudes.
The large tree shades the bench during the hot hours.
Un auvent ombre l'entrée de la maison.
An awning shades the entrance to the house.