Céleste
/se.lɛst/
Céleste is the French phrase for celeste, a light blue color that resembles the sky.
In French, Céleste refers to this color and also carries the meaning of celestial or heavenly.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term Céleste is often used in poetic, literary or religious contexts rather than in common technical color descriptions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective Céleste is invariable in gender, meaning it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/se.lɛst/
Did you know?
- While céleste means 'heavenly', the French use the phrase tomber du ciel (to fall from the sky) to describe something that arrives unexpectedly or as a miracle.
- In the world of music, the word céleste describes the specific, bell-like quality of the 'celesta', a keyboard instrument that sounds much like a glockenspiel.
- In French literature, le bleu céleste was historically associated with the Virgin Mary's robes in religious art.
Examples in context
- Mademoiselle CélesteMiss Celeste
- Le ciel est d'un bleu céleste aujourd'hui.The sky is a celestial blue today.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are looking at paint samples for a bedroom.
- LéaTu aimes ce bleu céleste pour la chambre ?Do you like this light blue for the bedroom?
- LucasOui, c'est une très jolie couleur, Léa.Yes, it is a very pretty color, Léa.
- LéaIl est très doux et apaisant.It is very soft and soothing.
- LucasJe suis d'accord, on va prendre celui-là.I agree, we will take that one.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry céleste.
