multicolore
The English phrase "multicolor" is translated into French as multicolore.
The term is used to describe something that possesses many different colors. While multicolore is the standard way to express this, you might encounter bigarré when describing something that is variegated or assorted and the informal term chamarré to describe a variety of vibrant colors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective multicolore is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns, as the spelling remains the same. To agree with a plural noun, add an 's' to form the plural multicolores.
Did you know?
- In French, the word bigarré can describe a person's speech, implying their vocabulary is eccentric or diverse rather than referring to actual colors.
- While multicolore is neutral, calling someone's clothing bigarré often suggests the colors are clashing or garish.
- The term bigarré is frequently used to describe a crowd of people to indicate they are eclectic or diverse in origin and character.
Examples in context
- La robe de soirée est magnifique, elle est multicolore.The evening gown is magnificent, it is multicolored.
- Ce tableau est comme un arc-en-ciel, rempli de couleurs différentes.This painting is like a rainbow, filled with different colors.
- La tapisserie est si bigarrée, cela apporte de la joie à la pièce.The tapestry is so multicolored, it brings joy to the room.
- J'adore ton sac à main, il est super multicolore!I love your handbag, it's super multicolored!
- La fête foraine était si chamarrée, avec des lumières et des décorations partout!The funfair was so multicolored, with lights and decorations everywhere!
- un drapeau multicoloreA multicolored flag
- Le drapeau est multicolore.The flag is multicolor.
- Elle porte une robe multicolore.She is wearing a multicolor dress.
- J'ai acheté un stylo multicolore.I bought a multicolor pen.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are looking at art supplies in a shop.
- GabrielRegarde ce cahier multicolore, Manon.Look at this multicolor notebook, Manon.
- ManonOh, il est vraiment très joli.Oh, it is really very pretty.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu en veux un ?Do you want one?
- ManonOui, je vais le prendre.Yes, I will take it.
