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color in French

color in French is en couleur, couleur, colorer — color means the visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.

color in French

en couleur
adj
Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray.
couleur
noun
colorer
verb
(transitive) To give something color.
teinter
verb
(transitive) To give something color.
colorier
verb
(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
rougir
verb
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.

What does "color" mean?

  1. noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
    "The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright."
  2. noun A person's skin tone, especially as it relates to race or ethnicity.
    "Everyone deserves respect, whatever their color or where their family comes from."
  3. noun Interesting or lively detail that makes something more vivid or engaging.
    "The travel writer's essay was full of color, from market smells to street musicians."
  4. verb To add color to something, often with crayons, paint, or dye.
    "Would you like to color this dragon with the new felt pens?"
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color in a sentence

  • The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright.
  • She painted the fence a bright shade of blue, her favorite color.
  • Everyone deserves respect, whatever their color or where their family comes from.
  • The school teaches pupils that a person's color should never decide how they are treated.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "color" in French?
"color" in French is en couleur, couleur, colorer. color means: The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
How do you use "color" in a sentence?
Example: "The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright." In French, "color" is en couleur, couleur, colorer.
Are there other ways to say "color" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "color": en couleur, couleur, colorer, teinter, colorier, rougir.
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