J'ai les yeux marron
The English phrase "I have brown eyes" is translated into French as J'ai les yeux marron.
This phrase is used to state the color of one's own eyes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective marron is invariable, meaning it does not change its form to agree with the plural noun yeux. Therefore, you do not add an 's' to marron even though the eyes are plural.
Did you know?
- The word marron actually traces its roots back to the Spanish word cimarrón, which originally referred to animals that had escaped from captivity and returned to a wild state.
- While marron is used for eyes, French speakers often use the word brun to describe brown hair, but almost never use brun for eye color.
- The word marron refers to a chestnut, and because it is technically a noun used as a color, it refuses to follow the standard French grammar rule of adding an 's' for plurals.
Examples in context
- J'ai les yeux marron.I have brown eyes.This sentence is useful for stating your eye color.Tatoeba #8481182 by felix63, translation #5852157 by CK
- J'ai les yeux de couleur marron clair.I have light brown eyes
- J'ai les yeux marron, comme mon père.I have brown eyes, like my father.
- Tu le sais, j'ai les yeux marron.You know, I have brown eyes.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their physical appearances.
- ManonEst-ce que tu as les yeux bleus, Hugo ?Do you have blue eyes, Hugo?
- HugoNon, j'ai les yeux marron.No, I have brown eyes.
- ManonMoi, j'ai les yeux marron aussi.Me, I have brown eyes too.
- HugoC'est vrai, Manon, on se ressemble.That's true, Manon, we look alike.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries j'ai, les, marron, yeux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
