How to Say "Dark Blue" in French

bleu foncé

The French phrase for dark blue is bleu foncé.

bleu foncé refers to a deep, dim blue colour.

Meaning: a deep, dim blue colour (noun)

Which one should you use?

bleu foncé is the direct opposite of bleu clair, which means light blue.

In France, the term bleu pétrole (petrol blue) is used to refer to dark blue shades.

When used as an adjective to describe a noun, bleu foncé is invariable and does not change to agree in gender or number with the noun.

The word bleu has a history of being used as a euphemism for Dieu, meaning 'God'.
In French, the word bleu can be used as a noun to describe a novice or a rookie in a professional setting.
The phrase bleu marine is used specifically to describe the deep dark blue found on naval uniforms.

C'était bleu foncé.
It was dark blue.
This sentence illustrates the use of bleu foncé to describe a state or appearance.
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Elle porta une écharpe bleu foncé.
She wore a dark blue scarf.
This sentence shows how to use bleu foncé when describing a piece of clothing.
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J'ai choisi un canapé bleu marine pour mon salon.
I've chosen a navy blue sofa for my living room.
Cet artiste utilise des nuances de bleu pétrole dans ses peintures.
This artist uses shades of petrol blue in his paintings.
J'aime beaucoup ce pull bleu foncé.
I really like this dark blue sweater.

Gabriel and Léa are choosing a color for a new sofa.

Gabriel

Tu préfères le gris ou le bleu foncé ?
Do you prefer grey or dark blue?
Léa

Le bleu foncé est plus élégant.
Dark blue is more elegant.
Gabriel

Tu as raison, c'est très joli.
You are right, it is very pretty.
Léa

On va prendre celui-là alors.
Let's take that one then.

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