orange
/ɔ.ʁɑ̃ʒ/feminine
The English phrase "orange" translates to orange in French.
orange is a feminine noun used to refer to the fruit. The same word is also used as an adjective to describe something having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective for color, the word orange is invariable and does not take an 's' in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /ɔ.ʁɑ̃ʒ/.
Did you know?
- The term orange entered French as a shorthand for pomme d'orange, which literally means 'apple of orange'.
- The French word orange shares a root with the Arabic word nāranj, which describes the bitter orange tree.
- In French, the fruit is simply orange, but a 'blood orange' is called orange sanguine, which literally translates to 'sanguine' or 'bloody' orange.
Examples in context
- On dirait une orange.It feels like an orange.This sentence is useful for describing how something feels like an orange.Tatoeba #3637356 by sacredceltic, translation #3171874 by CK
- Tu manges ton orange.You're eating your orange.This sentence is useful for describing someone eating an orange.Tatoeba #5246705 by martin9, translation #6765800 by Theocracy
- Ma cravate est orange.My tie is orange.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a tie using orange.Tatoeba #624408 by qdii, translation #456483 by lukaszpp
- La robe est d'un orange éclatant.The dress is a vibrant orange.
- Les feuilles d'automne prennent une teinte orangée.The autumn leaves take on an orange tint.
- J'adore décorer ma chambre avec la couleur orange.I love decorating my room with the color orange.
- Les murs de cette pièce sont d'un beau safran.The walls of this room are a beautiful saffron color.
- 132 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are in the kitchen.
- LucasChloé, est-ce qu'il reste une orange ?Chloé, is there an orange left?
- ChloéNon, il n'y a plus d'orange.No, there are no more oranges.
- LucasDommage, j'en voulais une.Too bad, I wanted one.
- ChloéJe peux en acheter une demain.I can buy one tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange” translations and entries orange, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries orange, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
