Colors in French are essential vocabulary and typically used as adjectives that follow the noun they describe. Colors agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe: for example, un livre rouge (red book) and une pomme rouge (red apple). Try practicing these by describing objects around you!
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Table of Contents
- Basic Colors
The fundamental color words in French, including gender variations and usage examples.
- Shades, Hues
French vocabulary for shades and hues, including examples of nouns and adjectives that describe varying degrees of color.
- Describing Color
Color words in French and English, organized by common contexts such as clothing, nature, art, and more.
- Color Expressions
Color expressions in French, including common phrases and idioms that use color vocabulary to convey meaning.
- Color in Clothing
French vocabulary for colors (les couleurs) and clothing (les vêtements), including common color terms, clothing items, and examples of how colors and clothing combine in French.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025