pervenche
/pɛʁ.vɑ̃ʃ/feminine
The French word for the color periwinkle is pervenche.
pervenche is used to refer to the color periwinkle as a noun or as an adjective.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, pervenche is feminine. This means you use feminine articles, such as la pervenche or une pervenche.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /pɛʁ.vɑ̃ʃ/.
Did you know?
- The use of pervenche to describe traffic wardens is a common cultural shorthand in France.
- The plant pervenche is a symbol of memory and immortality in French floral language.
- Before it was used to describe a color, pervenche was used in French medicinal traditions to treat various illnesses.
Examples in context
- La couleur pervenche est très apaisante et représente souvent la sérénité.The color periwinkle is very calming and often represents serenity.
- J'aime bien cette robe d'un violet clair, un peu comme la pervenche.I really like this dress in a light violet, kind of like periwinkle.
- La chambre de ma fille est peinte en pervenche pour lui donner une atmosphère paisible.My daughter's room is painted periwinkle to create a peaceful atmosphere.
- Ce tapis est d'un violet bleuâtre magnifique, un peu comme la couleur pervenche.This carpet is a beautiful bluish violet, kind of like the color periwinkle.
- La pervenche est une couleur apaisante.Periwinkle is a soothing color.
- J'ai choisi une robe de couleur pervenche.I chose a periwinkle colored dress.
- Ce bleu pervenche est magnifique.This periwinkle blue is magnificent.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are painting a room.
- ManonEst-ce que tu aimes le pervenche ?Do you like periwinkle?
- GabrielOui, c'est une très jolie couleur.Yes, it is a very pretty color.
- ManonOn va utiliser le pervenche ici.We are going to use periwinkle here.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That is an excellent idea, Manon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “periwinkle” translations and entries pervenche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pervenche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
