pale in French
pale in French is pâle, hâve, pal — pale means light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
pale in French
pâle
Light in color.
hâve
Light in color.
pâle
(of human skin) Having a pallor (a light color, especially due to sickness, shock, fright etc.).
pal
(heraldiccharge) A vertical band down the middle of a shield.
pâlir
What does "pale" mean?
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adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
"She looked pale after the long flight."
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verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
"He paled when he heard the news."
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verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
"Her early work pales next to what she achieved later."
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noun The historical phrase "beyond the pale," meaning outside acceptable limits or boundaries.
"His comments were considered well beyond the pale."
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pale in a sentence
- She looked pale after the long flight.
- He painted the room a pale shade of yellow.
- He paled when he heard the news.
- Her early work pales next to what she achieved later.
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What is "pale" in French?
"pale" in French is pâle, hâve, pal. pale means: Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
How do you use "pale" in a sentence?
Example: "She looked pale after the long flight." In French, "pale" is pâle, hâve, pal.
Are there other ways to say "pale" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "pale": pâle, hâve, pal, pâlir.
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