How to Say "Snow White" in French

Blanche-Neige

/blɑ̃ʃ.nɛʒ/feminine

In French, the character name Snow White is translated as Blanche-Neige.

Blanche-Neige is used to refer to the character from the fairy tale Snow White.

Meaning: character from Snow White (Schneewittchen) (name)

What does it mean word for word?

The name is a compound of blanche (white, feminine) and neige (snow), literally meaning "White-Snow".

As a feminine proper noun, Blanche-Neige does not change in gender or number.

/blɑ̃ʃ.nɛʒ/

While Blanche-Neige is a name, the phrase blanc comme neige is used to describe someone who is completely innocent of a crime.
In French, the word blanche can describe a 'blank' state, such as a page blanche for a writer with no ideas.
In French, calling someone blanche comme neige can be a backhanded compliment, sometimes suggesting they look pale, ghostly, or even ill rather than beautiful.

Elle est belle comme Blanche-Neige.
She is as beautiful as Snow White.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to compare beauty to Blanche-Neige.
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L'un des contes de fées les plus célèbres est 'Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains'.
One of the most famous fairy tales is 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.'
On a regardé le dessin animé de Blanche-Neige hier soir, c'était tellement nostalgique!
We watched the Snow White cartoon last night, it was so nostalgic!
Blanche-Neige vit dans une forêt.
Snow White lives in a forest.
Est-ce que tu aimes Blanche-Neige ?
Do you like Snow White?

Two friends are talking about fairy tales at home.

Hugo

Quel est ton conte de fées préféré ?
What is your favorite fairy tale?
Chloé

J'adore l'histoire de Blanche-Neige.
I love the story of Snow White.
Hugo

Moi aussi, elle est très gentille.
Me too, she is very kind.
Chloé

Oui, c'est un personnage magnifique.
Yes, she is a magnificent character.

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