Bleues (en. Blue)

/blø/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Having the color of the sky or the sea.
The blue flowers in the garden are magnificent.
Les fleurs bleues du jardin sont magnifiques.
Refers to something that is blue in color.
She is wearing a blue dress.
Elle porte une robe bleue.
Characterizes a melancholic state of mind.
He looks a bit blue today.
Il a l'air un peu bleu aujourd'hui.

Etymology

From the Latin 'caeruleus', which means 'blue'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blues
State of melancholy or sadness.
blues
blues of anguish
It refers to people experiencing stress or anxiety.
bleues d'angoisse
to sink into the blue
To fall into a state of despair.
sombrer dans le bleu

Related Words

blue
Primary color.
bleu
bluing
The act of becoming blue.
bleuissement
navy blue
Shade of dark blue.
bleu marine

Slang Meanings

To feel sad or melancholic.
After that breakup, she really felt blue.
Après cette rupture, elle se sentait vraiment bleue.
To have negative emotions.
He had a blue moment after his exams.
Il a eu un moment bleu après ses examens.