Introduction
Colors are an essential part of everyday conversation in French. Like other adjectives, colors must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify.
Common Colors in French
| English | French (Masculine) | French (Feminine) | Plural (Masculine) | Plural (Feminine) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | rouge | rouge | rouges | rouges |
| Blue | bleu | bleue | bleus | bleues |
| Green | vert | verte | verts | vertes |
| Yellow | jaune | jaune | jaunes | jaunes |
| Black | noir | noire | noirs | noires |
| White | blanc | blanche | blancs | blanches |
| Gray | gris | grise | gris | grises |
| Pink | rose | rose | roses | roses |
| Orange | orange | orange | orange | orange |
| Purple | violet | violette | violets | violettes |
| Brown | marron | marron | marron | marron |
Examples in Sentences
- Le livre est bleu.
(The book is blue.)
- La voiture est rouge.
(The car is red.)
- Les chaussettes sont vertes.
(The socks are green.)
- Les pantalons sont noirs.
(The pants are black.)
- Une robe blanche.
(A white dress.)
Special Notes
- Some colors, like "marron" and "orange," do not change for gender or number.
- Adjective-noun agreement is crucial in French, meaning the form of the color must match the gender and number of the noun it describes.
Feel free to ask if you have any questions or need further examples!