blond vénitien
/blɔ̃ ve.ni.sjɛ̃/
The English phrase "strawberry blonde" is translated into French as blond vénitien.
This is the standard way to describe a hair color that sits between blonde and red. You should use this specific term instead of attempting a literal translation like blond fraise, which is not used by French speakers.
Meaning: between blonde and red (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term literally translates to "Venetian blonde".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the person being described. To describe a woman, use the feminine form blonde vénitienne. For a group of men or a mixed group, use the masculine plural form blonds vénitiens.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /blɔ̃ ve.ni.sjɛ̃/. It consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The term blond vénitien refers to a historical aesthetic and the fame of Venetian artisans who influenced European beauty standards.
- The word blond may have originally described a color that was 'blinding' or difficult to pin down. This stems from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'mixed' or 'blurry'.
- The word blond is a Germanic loanword that entered French via the Franks, the people who settled in the region during the early Middle Ages.
Examples in context
- Elle s'est teint les cheveux en blond vénitien.She dyed her hair strawberry blonde.This sentence shows how to use blond vénitien when talking about dyeing hair.Tatoeba #7704944 by lbdx, translation #6907637 by swolesuki
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are looking at a photo of a child.
- LéaRegarde ce petit garçon, il est blond vénitien.Look at this little boy, he is strawberry blonde.
- NathanOui, sa couleur est vraiment magnifique.Yes, his color is truly magnificent.
- LéaC'est une nuance rare pour un enfant.It is a rare shade for a child.
- NathanC'est vrai, il a beaucoup de chance.It's true, he is very lucky.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strawberry blonde” translations and entries blond vénitien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blond, vénitien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
