pantalon rouge
The English phrase "red pants" is pantalon rouge in French.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the adjective rouge follows the noun pantalon. Unlike in English, which uses the plural "pants", French treats pantalon as a singular masculine noun when referring to one garment, such as un pantalon rouge (a pair of red pants). To express "red pants" in the plural, both the noun and the adjective must take an s, resulting in des pantalons rouges.
Did you know?
- The word pantalon actually traces back to a character named 'Pantalone' from 'commedia dell'arte', an Italian theatrical tradition. He was a stock character often depicted wearing baggy trousers that hung low around his feet.
- The term rouge can also refer to a cosmetic product used to add color to the cheeks, which is a noun itself.
- If you describe a person as rouge comme une tomate, you are saying they are 'red as a tomato', usually because they are blushing or embarrassed.
Examples in context
- Il portait un pantalon rouge.He wore red pants.Tatoeba #132782 by Julien_PDC, translation #300587 by CK
- Je porte un pantalon rouge avec un chemisier blancI'm wearing red pants with a white shirt
- Elle a acheté un haut noir pour aller avec son pantalon rougeShe bought a black top to go with her red pants
- Avez-vous un pantalon rouge dans ma taille ?Do you have red pants in my size?
- J'aime beaucoup ton pantalon rouge.I really like your red pants.
- Il a acheté un pantalon rouge.He bought red pants.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are shopping for clothes in a boutique.
- ChloéRegarde ce pantalon rouge sur le mannequin !Look at these red pants on the mannequin!
- GabrielIl est très joli, mais il est cher.They are very pretty, but they are expensive.
- ChloéTu devrais essayer ce pantalon rouge.You should try these red pants.
- GabrielD'accord, je vais aller l'essayer.Okay, I will go try them on.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pantalon, rouge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
