carmine in French
carmine in French is carmin, carminé — carmine means a deep purplish-red pigment or dye, traditionally made from crushed cochineal insects.
carmine in French
carmin
carminé
What does "carmine" mean?
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noun A deep purplish-red pigment or dye, traditionally made from crushed cochineal insects.
"The artist mixed carmine with white to get a softer rose tone."
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adjective Of a deep purplish-red colour.
"She painted her lips a bold carmine shade."
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carmine in a sentence
- The artist mixed carmine with white to get a softer rose tone.
- Carmine has been used as a natural food and cosmetic colorant for centuries.
- She painted her lips a bold carmine shade.
- The sunset faded from carmine to violet.
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What is "carmine" in French?
"carmine" in French is carmin, carminé. carmine means: A deep purplish-red pigment or dye, traditionally made from crushed cochineal insects.
How do you use "carmine" in a sentence?
Example: "The artist mixed carmine with white to get a softer rose tone." In French, "carmine" is carmin, carminé.
Are there other ways to say "carmine" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "carmine": carmin, carminé.
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