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    Blanc (en. White)

    [blɑ̃k]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having a color similar to that of snow.
    The wall of my room is painted white.
    Le mur de ma chambre est peint en blanc.
    Devoid of color or marks.
    She chose a white paper for her invitation.
    Elle a choisi un papier blanc pour son invitation.
    Term used to designate purity or innocence.
    He has a pure heart, always ready to help others.
    Il a un cœur blanc, toujours prêt à aider les autres.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word white comes from the Latin 'blancus', meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    white as snow
    Completely innocent or pure.
    blanc comme neige
    a white
    A naïve or cunningless person.
    un blanc
    to play the innocent
    To remain neutral or inactive in a situation.
    faire le blanc
    blank notebook
    An empty document where something can be written.
    carnet blanc
    to leave blank
    To say nothing or omit information.
    laisser blanc

    Related Words

    whiteness
    The quality of being white.
    blancheur
    to whiten
    To make white or lighter.
    blanchir
    naïve young man
    Naïve or inexperienced young man.
    blanc-bec
    correction fluid
    Product used to erase or correct.
    blanco

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a man without character.
    This guy is really an amateur; he never takes any initiative.
    Ce type est vraiment un blanc, il ne prend jamais d'initiatives.
    An amateur man who lacks experience.
    In this field, I'm still an amateur.
    Dans ce domaine, je suis encore un blanc.