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purple in French

purple in French is pourpre, violet — purple means having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.

purple in French

pourpre
adj
violet
adj
pourpre
noun
violet
noun

What does "purple" mean?

  1. adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
    "She wore a purple dress to the gala."
  2. adj Overly elaborate or ornate in writing style.
    "The reviewer criticized the novel's purple prose."
  3. verb To turn or make something purple in color.
    "His face purpled with rage."

purple in a sentence

  • She wore a purple dress to the gala.
  • The reviewer criticized the novel's purple prose.
  • His face purpled with rage.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "purple" in French?

"purple" in French is pourpre, violet. purple means: Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.

How do you use "purple" in a sentence?

Example: "She wore a purple dress to the gala." In French, "purple" is pourpre, violet.

Are there other ways to say "purple" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "purple": pourpre, violet.

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