Couleurs
The English phrase "colours" is translated into French as Couleurs.
When discussing colours in a general sense, the definite article les is typically used to form les couleurs (the colours). Other related colour terms include Or (gold), Argent (silver), Turquoise (turquoise), Nacré (pearly), Citron (lemon) and Indigo (indigo).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is couleur. To form the plural version couleurs, an -s is added to the singular form.
Did you know?
- The phrase donner des couleurs can be used figuratively to mean adding detail or embellishing a story to make it more vivid.
- In French, the word for 'brown' is marron, which is the word for 'chestnut'. This is why it remains invariable and does not take an 's' when describing multiple couleurs.
- In French, the word vif used for bright couleurs is the same word used to describe a 'sharp' pain or a 'spirited' person.
Examples in context
- Je porte une robe bleue aujourd'hui.I am wearing a blue dress today.
- Cet arbre a des feuilles vertes.This tree has green leaves.
- La voiture rouge est à moi.The red car is mine.
- Les couleurs de ce tableau sont magnifiques.The colours of this painting are magnificent.
- J'aime beaucoup les couleurs de l'automne.I really like the colours of autumn.
- Quelles sont vos couleurs préférées ?What are your favourite colours?
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are looking at a new art book in a shop.
- NathanRegarde les couleurs dans ce livre !Look at the colours in this book!
- ManonElles sont vraiment très vives.They are really very bright.
- NathanEst-ce que tu aimes ces couleurs ?Do you like these colours?
- ManonOui, elles sont superbes.Yes, they are superb.
