tan in French
tan in French is bronzé, hâlé, bronzage — tan means a yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
tan in French
bronzé
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
hâlé
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
bronzage
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
hâle
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
tan
The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
bronzer
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
tanner
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
What does "tan" mean?
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noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
"The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug."
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adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
"She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe."
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verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.
"Be careful not to tan for too long without sunscreen on a hot day."
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tan in a sentence
- The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug.
- She came back from the beach with a deep tan.
- She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe.
- He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer.
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What is "tan" in French?
"tan" in French is bronzé, hâlé, bronzage. tan means: A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
How do you use "tan" in a sentence?
Example: "The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug." In French, "tan" is bronzé, hâlé, bronzage.
Are there other ways to say "tan" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "tan": bronzé, hâlé, bronzage, hâle, tan, bronzer.
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