Bruns (en. Browns)

[bʁœ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Having the color brown.
Brown hair goes well with many clothing colors.
Les cheveux bruns se marient bien avec de nombreuses couleurs de vêtements.
Refers to a skin tone or a similar color.
She has brown skin that tans easily in the sun.
Elle a une peau brune qui bronzait facilement au soleil.

Etymology

From Latin 'brunus', meaning 'brown' or 'dark'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brown as a chestnut tree
Refers to something very brown.
bruns comme un châtaignier

Related Words

brownish
Refers to a color that is slightly brown.
brunâtre
browning
Action of becoming brown.
brunissement

Slang Meanings

Brown referring to a person with a tanned complexion.
He is very brown after his vacation.
Il est très bruns après ses vacances.