couleurs
The English phrase "colors" is translated into French as couleurs.
For example, you might use it when talking about la voiture bleue (the blue car), le stylo rouge (the red pen), un ciel bleu foncé (a dark blue sky) or une robe rose pâle (a pale pink dress).
How does it change in a sentence?
couleurs is the plural form. The singular form is couleur. When using the singular form with the indefinite article, use the feminine une couleur.
Did you know?
- In French legal or military history, les couleurs refers to the flag or national ensign, as in the phrase saluer les couleurs meaning 'to salute the colors'.
- Some colors, like orange and marron, are considered invariable, meaning they never change their spelling even if the noun is feminine or plural.
- The word marron (chestnut/brown) is used for objects and cannot be used to describe a person's eyes or hair in a formal way, where brun is preferred.
Examples in context
- J'ai choisi les couleurs.I chose the colors.This sentence shows the use of couleurs when choosing colors.Tatoeba #6210258 by Aiji, translation #5859788 by CK
- Aimez-vous ces couleurs ?Do you like these colors?This sentence shows a question about whether someone likes certain couleurs.Tatoeba #10888449 by gillux, translation #6283001 by Hybrid
- J'aime les couleurs vives.I like the bright colors.This sentence describes an affection for bright couleurs.Tatoeba #11071348 by Aiji, translation #1820282 by Alexander_M
- 49 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are painting a room together.
- HugoQuelles couleurs préfères-tu pour le salon ?Which colors do you prefer for the living room?
- EmmaJe préfère les couleurs claires.I prefer light colors.
- HugoLe bleu et le blanc sont de belles couleurs.Blue and white are beautiful colors.
- EmmaOui, ces couleurs sont très relaxantes.Yes, those colors are very relaxing.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
