Blancs (en. Whites)

[blɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

People of the white race.

Whites are often perceived in a certain way in society.

Les blancs sont souvent perçus d'une certaine manière dans la société.

Object or color of white hue.

White walls reflect light.

Les murs blancs reflètent la lumière.

Elements of a board game, for example, the white pieces in chess.

The whites advance quickly on the board.

Les blancs avancent rapidement sur le plateau.

From Latin 'blancus', meaning 'white'.

white as snow

Referring to something unsoiled or pure.

blanc comme neige

to make it white

To present oneself as innocent or uninvolved.

faire le blanc

egg white

The clear part of the egg, often used in cooking.

blanc d'œuf

whiteness

Quality of being white.

blancheur

to whiten

To become white or to make something white.

blanchir

whitening

Process of becoming or remaining white.

blanchissage

Term used to refer to white people in an informal context.

There are many whites in this city.

Il y a beaucoup de blancs dans cette ville.

Used to talk about whites in a cultural or sociological context.

Whites played an important role in the history of this country.

Les blancs ont joué un rôle important dans l'histoire de ce pays.