Color Names in French for English Readers
I live in India, and I speak Hindi, Punjabi and English very well. I like to learn other languages too.
Colors make life cheerful. Different colors have different meanings for us, and it's important to understand their nomenclature in any language you're speaking. In this article, we will discuss the names of 10 different colors in the French language.
| # | Color Name in English | Color Name in French |
|---|---|---|
1 | White | Blanc |
2 | Black | Noir |
3 | Green | Vert |
4 | Brown | Marron |
5 | Red | Rouge |
6 | Yellow | Jaune |
7 | Blue | Bleu |
8 | Orange | Orange |
9 | Purple | Voilet |
10 | Pink | Rose |
White
The French name for "white" is blanc.
Black
The word "black" means noir in French.
Green
The French name for the color green is vert.
Brown
The name for the color brown in French is marron.
Red
The name for the color red in French is rouge.
Yellow
The color yellow is called jaune in French.
Blue
The French name for "blue" is bleu.
Orange
The color orange means orange in French.
Purple
The French name for the color purple is voilet.
Pink
The color pink is called gulabi in French.
It's the quiz time now
For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.
- What is the French name for the white color?
- Blanc
- Noir
- What would you call the green in French language?
- Vert
- Jaune
- What is the pink color called in French language?
- Voilet
- Rose
- The French name for the brown color is...............
- Marron
- Voilet
Answer Key
- Blanc
- Vert
- Voilet
- Marron
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