Coloré (en. Colored)

/kɔ.le.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is tinted, that presents a color.
This dress is colored in bright blue.
Cette robe est coloriée en bleu vif.
Refers to a drawing or an image that is filled with colors.
The illustration is well-colored and attractive.
L'illustration est bien colorée et attrayante.

Etymology

From the verb 'to color' with the suffix -ed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a colorful mind
To have a vivid and creative imagination.
avoir un esprit coloré
to add color
To make something more lively or interesting.
mettre de la couleur

Related Words

coloration
The action of coloring, of giving a color.
coloration
colorist
A person who works with colors, often in the field of art.
coloriste
to color
To give a color to something.
colorer

Slang Meanings

To be in a good state of mind.
Ever since he started dating her, he is always in a colorful mood.
Depuis qu'il sort avec elle, il est toujours coloré.
To make a story more interesting or exaggerated.
He embellished his story a bit to make it more captivating.
Il a coloré un peu son récit pour le rendre plus captivant.