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    Bleus (en. Blue)

    /blø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Color relating to azure or the sea.
    The sky was a bright blue.
    Le ciel était d'un bleu éclatant.
    Said of something that is not yet ripe or is novice.
    He is still inexperienced in his new job.
    Il est encore bleu dans son nouveau travail.
    A type of rye bread originating from certain regions.
    He prepared some bruises for the meal.
    Il a préparé des bleus pour le repas.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'blez', relating to the color blue.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have bruises
    to have bruises or marks on the skin
    avoir des bleus
    work clothes often in blue color
    work clothing often in blue
    bleus de travail
    blue as a cornflower
    very blue, often used to describe a bright color
    bleu comme un bleuet

    Related Words

    bluish
    Having a slight blue tint.
    bleuâtre
    bluing
    Action of becoming blue or giving a blue tint.
    bleuissement
    sky blue
    A specific shade of blue, imitating the color of the sky.
    bleu ciel

    Slang Meanings

    Naive or inexperienced.
    He is really naive; he believes everything he's told.
    Il est vraiment bleu, il croit tout ce que l'on lui dit.
    Said of a person who is a bit depressed.
    She was a bit down after losing her job.
    Elle était un peu bleue après avoir perdu son emploi.