"entre chien et loup" meaning in French

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Adverb

IPA: /ɑ̃.tʁə ʃjɛ̃ e lu/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-Tsaag Valren-entre chien et loup.wav , LL-Q150 (fra)-Lepticed7-entre chien et loup.wav
Etymology: Calque of Latin inter canem et lupum (“between a dog and a wolf”), because at that time in the day, one can't see the difference. Traditional sentiment, dating to antiquity (found in 2nd century CE texts), in French from the 18th century. Etymology templates: {{cal|fr|la|inter canem et lupum|t=between a dog and a wolf}} Calque of Latin inter canem et lupum (“between a dog and a wolf”), {{C.E.|nodots=1}} CE, {{CE}} CE Head templates: {{fr-adv}} entre chien et loup
  1. (literally) between a dog and a wolf Tags: literally
    Sense id: en-entre_chien_et_loup-fr-adv-ISZuASYL
  2. (by extension, idiomatic) at dusk, at twilight; gloaming Tags: broadly, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-entre_chien_et_loup-fr-adv-Q0~IU0UB
  3. (photography) golden hour (used in same technical sense for “good photographic light at twilight”) Categories (topical): Photography Synonyms: brunante, crépuscule, heure bleue, à la tombée de la nuit
    Sense id: en-entre_chien_et_loup-fr-adv-oo8xaU3T Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of French entries with incorrect language header: 2 18 80 Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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