rainbow in French

rainbow in French is iridescent, multicolore, arc-en-ciel — rainbow means an arc of spectrum colours that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops.

rainbow in French

iridescent

adj

multicolore

adj

arc-en-ciel

noun

A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

polychromer

verb

(transitive) To brighten with, or as with, a rainbow; to pattern with the colours of the rainbow.

What does "rainbow" mean?

noun An arc of spectrum colours that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops.
"We saw a double rainbow shining over the sea this morning."
noun A wide, varied mix of different things or people.
"The market stall sold a rainbow of fruit, from deep purple plums to yellow lemons."
adj Relating to or symbolising the LGBT community.
"He wore a rainbow lanyard to show his support for equality."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rainbow in a sentence

We saw a double rainbow shining over the sea this morning.
Children ran outside to look for the rainbow as the rain stopped.
The market stall sold a rainbow of fruit, from deep purple plums to yellow lemons.
The classroom was a rainbow of languages, with pupils from many countries.

Similar words in French

prismatic spectrum

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rainbow" in French?

"rainbow" in French is iridescent, multicolore, arc-en-ciel. rainbow means: An arc of spectrum colours that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops.

How do you use "rainbow" in a sentence?

Example: "We saw a double rainbow shining over the sea this morning." In French, "rainbow" is iridescent, multicolore, arc-en-ciel.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "rainbow": iridescent, multicolore, arc-en-ciel, polychromer.

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