Also means
mist
Usage Note
Brouillard refers to fog thick enough to reduce visibility, while brume suggests lighter mist. The expression être dans le brouillard ('to be in a fog') is used figuratively to mean being confused or having no idea what is going on.
Examples
"Un épais brouillard couvre la vallée ce matin."
Natural Translation
A thick fog covers the valley this morning.
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