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white in French

white in French is blanc, blanche, Blanc — white means reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

white in French

blanc
adj
blanche
adj
blanc
noun
The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
blanche
noun
The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
Blanc
noun
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
Blanche
noun
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
blanche
noun
blanche
noun
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
blanc
noun
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.

What does "white" mean?

  1. adj Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
    "She painted the fence white to match the house."
  2. adj Pale, as from shock, fear, or illness.
    "He went white when he heard the news."
  3. noun A member of a light-skinned population, especially one of European descent.
    "The census asks people to identify as white, Black, Asian, or another category."
  4. verb To make something white; to whiten or bleach.
    "The walls had been whited over with fresh paint."
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white in a sentence

  • She painted the fence white to match the house.
  • Clouds drifted across a pale white sky.
  • He went white when he heard the news.
  • Her face turned white at the sight of blood.

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What is "white" in French?

"white" in French is blanc, blanche, Blanc. white means: Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

How do you use "white" in a sentence?

Example: "She painted the fence white to match the house." In French, "white" is blanc, blanche, Blanc.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "white": blanc, blanche, Blanc, Blanche.

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