Blancheur (en. Whiteness)

/blɑ̃ʃœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The quality of what is white or the color white.
The whiteness of the snow was dazzling.
La blancheur de la neige était éblouissante.
Shine or purity of the white color.
She was fascinated by the whiteness of her sheets.
Elle était fascinée par la blancheur de ses draps.
Bright and luminous appearance.
The whiteness of the walls brightened the room.
La blancheur des murs a éclairci la pièce.

Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'white', the suffix '-ness' indicates a quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immaculate whiteness
perfect and blemish-free whiteness.
blancheur immaculée
radiant whiteness
whiteness that shines, very visible.
blancheur éclatante

Related Words

white
Color devoid of all hues.
blanc
to whiten
To make white or whiter.
blanchir

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to very fair skin.
She has the whiteness of a Northern woman.
Elle a la blancheur d'une femme du Nord.
Used to describe something that dazzles with its brightness.
This car has a radiant whiteness.
Cette voiture a une blancheur éclatante.