blur

UK
/blɜː/
US
/blɜr/

Translations

blurnoun
blurs
pl
UK
/blɜː/
US
/blɜr/
The photograph was a blur, making it hard to identify the people in it.
La photographie était floue, ce qui rendait difficile l'identification des personnes qui s'y trouvaient.
Additional translations
tachePour une marque ou une trace qui brouille l'aspect net de la surface.
blurverb
blurred
Past Simple
blurred
Past Participle
blurring
Gerund
UK
/blɜː/
US
/blɜr/
The rain blurred the writing on the paper.
La pluie a flouté l'écriture sur le papier.
Additional translations
estomperPour atténuer les contours ou les lignes sans forcément les rendre totalement illisibles.
bluradjective
UK
/blɜː/
US
/blɜr/
Attributive, non-gradable (e.g., blur filter, blur effect)
flouEmploi technique en photographie, informatique et arts visuels.
Use the blur tool to apply a subtle blur effect to the background.
Utilisez l'outil de flou pour appliquer un léger effet flou à l'arrière-plan.

Definitions

blurnoun
A shape that cannot be seen clearly, often because it is moving too fast or is out of focus.
The photograph was a blur, making it hard to identify the people in it.
A memory or experience that is not clear or is difficult to remember.
The events of last night are just a blur to me now.
A smear or smudge on a surface that makes marks or lines indistinct.
There was a dark blur of ink on the page.
blurverb
To make or become unclear or less distinct.
The rain blurred the writing on the paper.
To smear or smudge, causing something to lose its sharpness or clarity.
She blurred the lines of the drawing with her finger.
To make something difficult to see or understand.
The fog blurred the outlines of the buildings.
To cause someone to be unable to see clearly.
Tears blurred her vision as she read the letter.
bluradjective
Producing or relating to a blur effect; used only before a noun.
Use the blur tool to apply a subtle blur effect to the background.