Basic colors in French

These are basic colors in French that you can use to describe objects, clothes, and more.

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Glossary · French

  • 01
    rouge[roozh]
    red
  • 02
    bleu[bluh]
    blue
  • 03
    jaune[zhon]
    yellow
  • 04
    vert[vehr]
    green
  • 05
    orange[oh-rahnzh]
    orange
  • 06
    violet[vyo-lay]
    purple
  • 07
    rose[rohz]
    pink
  • 08
    marron[mah-rohn]
    brown
  • 09
    noir[nwar]
    black
  • 10
    blanc[blahn]
    white
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Example sentences

  1. Le ciel est bleu aujourd'hui.

    The sky is blue today.

  2. J'aime la robe rouge.

    I like the red dress.

  3. Le chat est noir et blanc.

    The cat is black and white.

  4. Les pommes sont vertes et jaunes.

    The apples are green and yellow.

  5. Elle porte une veste marron.

    She is wearing a brown jacket.

  6. Mon sac est rose et orange.

    My bag is pink and orange.