noir

BrE /nwaː/ AmE /nwɑr/

noun / adjective en → es

1 GENRE [noun] B2

a type of film, book, or story that is set in a dark and unpleasant world and often has a detective as the main character

negro (género), noir (m)

  • a film/book/story of noir

Collocations film noir · novela negra

  • The detective novel is a classic example of the noir genre.

    La novela policiaca es un ejemplo clásico del género negro.

2 STYLISH [adjective] C1

a style of fashion or design that is dark and stylish, often with a hint of mystery or danger

estilo elegante y oscuro

  • noir look

Collocations noir fashion · look noir

  • She wore a noir outfit for the evening party.

    Ella llevó un atuendo negro para la fiesta de noche.