grand rouge
The English phrase "big red" is translated into French as grand rouge.
This phrase is used to describe an object that possesses both a large size and a red color.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the noun being described is masculine plural, both adjectives must take the masculine plural form: grands rouges. If the noun being described is feminine plural, both adjectives must take the feminine plural form: grandes rouges.
Did you know?
- In French, the word rouge refers to both the color 'red' and the cosmetic 'rouge' used on cheeks. The latter was actually borrowed from French into English, creating a loop where a French word for a color became an English word for a product.
- In French, the color rouge is used in the expression être dans le rouge to mean that a bank account is overdrawn.
- In French, the adjective grand is one of the few that can change meaning based on its position. When placed before the noun, it often means 'great' or 'important' rather than just 'big' in size.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- LéaTu aimes ce grand rouge tableau ?Do you like this big red painting?
- NathanOui, les couleurs sont magnifiques.Yes, the colors are magnificent.
- LéaIl est vraiment impressionnant.It is really impressive.
- NathanJe suis d'accord avec toi, Léa.I agree with you, Léa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grand, rouge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
