Colors
Perfecting your vocabulary in multiple colors is just one of many benefits when you learn French. Whether you're shopping for a new outfit or decorating a room, understanding color terms in French enhances your ability to communicate and describe the world around you with precision.
Moreover, French offers unique nuances that enrich your perception of colors. For example, while English might simply use 'blue,' French distinguishes between 'bleu' (light blue) and 'bleu de Prusse' (a deeper blue), providing a more vivid description. This linguistic precision in color terms is particularly valuable when discussing fashion or interior design.
The sky is blue.
Le ciel est bleu.
She wears red lipstick.
She wears red lipstick.
This table is brown.
Cette table est brune.
The grass is green.
Le gazon est vert.
The car is yellow.
Le車子是黄色的。
Those flowers are pink.
Ces fleurs sont roses.
The walls are purple.
Les murs sont pourpins.
He has black hair.
Il a des cheveux noirs.
That pen is orange.
Cette plume est orange.
The ceiling is white.
Le plafond est blanc.
Her shirt is gray.
Sa chemise est grise.
The door is green.
La porte est verte.
These apples are red.
Ces pommes sont rouges.
His eyes are blue.
Ses yeux sont bleus.
The sofa is brown.
Le canapé est brun.
Those bananas are yellow.
Ces bananes sont jaunes.
This tea is green.
Ce thé est vert.
Her dress is pink.
Sa robe est rose.
The chair is orange.
The chair is orange.
That elephant has a gray trunk.
Cet éléphant a un tronc gris.