black in French
black in French is noir, noir de monde, Noir — black means having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
black in French
noir
noir de monde
(Ireland, informal) Overcrowded.
noir
Noir
(countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
Noire
(countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
What does "black" mean?
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adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
"She wore a black dress to the funeral."
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adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
"The museum hosted an exhibit on Black history."
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adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
"He always drinks his coffee black."
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adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
"The agency ran a black operation nobody was meant to know about."
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black in a sentence
- She wore a black dress to the funeral.
- The sky turned black as the storm rolled in.
- The museum hosted an exhibit on Black history.
- He always drinks his coffee black.
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What is "black" in French?
"black" in French is noir, noir de monde, Noir. black means: Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
How do you use "black" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a black dress to the funeral." In French, "black" is noir, noir de monde, Noir.
Are there other ways to say "black" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "black": noir, noir de monde, Noir, Noire.
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