bleu profond
The English phrase 'deep blue' is translated into French as bleu profond.
The term refers to an intense shade of blue, similar to dark blue or navy blue.
Meaning: intense blue (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. For feminine nouns, use bleue profonde. For masculine plural nouns, use bleus profonds. For feminine plural nouns, use bleues profondes.
Did you know?
- The word bleu was once used as a euphemism to avoid speaking the name of Dieu, meaning 'God'.
- While bleu profond describes a deep color, the word bleu is used in the phrase faire un bleu to describe a bruise on the skin.
- French uses the word bleu in the idiom être bleu, which in some historical contexts meant to be terrified or pale with fear.
Examples in context
- Veuillez peindre le logo en bleu foncé.Please paint the logo in deep blue.
- Les teintes bleu intense décorent la salle de réception.The deep blue tones decorate the reception hall.
- La mer était d'un bleu profond aujourd'hui.The sea was deep blue today.
- Cette chemise est d'un bleu sombre très élégant.This shirt is a very elegant deep blue.
- un ciel bleu profondA deep blue sky
- J'aime beaucoup ce bleu profond.I really like this deep blue.
- Le ciel est d'un bleu profond ce soir.The sky is a deep blue tonight.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at art in a gallery.
- NathanRegarde ce tableau, le bleu profond est magnifique.Look at this painting, the deep blue is magnificent.
- LéaTu as raison, Nathan, les couleurs sont intenses.You're right, Nathan, the colors are intense.
- NathanCette nuance me rappelle l'océan.This shade reminds me of the ocean.
- LéaC'est vrai, c'est très apaisant.It's true, it's very soothing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bleu, profond, CC BY-SA 4.0.
