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    Couleur (en. Color)

    ku-lœr

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Visual aspect characterized by variations in light.
    The color of the sky changes at sunset.
    La couleur du ciel change au coucher du soleil.
    Shade that defines certain artistic or aesthetic categories.
    He chose a bright color for his painting.
    Il a choisi une couleur vive pour son tableau.
    Diversity of hues.
    The store offers a wide variety of colors.
    Le magasin propose une grande variété de couleurs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'color', deriving from the verb 'colere' which means to cultivate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to see life in color
    To have an optimistic attitude towards life.
    voir la vie en couleur
    to add some color
    To make a situation livelier or more dynamic.
    mettre de la couleur
    local color
    Typical elements of a culture or environment.
    couleur locale
    in color
    To represent something with colors, as opposed to black and white.
    en couleur

    Related Words

    colorimetry
    Science of colors and their measurements.
    colorimétrie
    chromatic
    Relating to colors.
    chromatique
    palette
    Set of colors used in an artistic context.
    palette

    Slang Meanings

    To have local color
    This neighborhood really has local color.
    Ce quartier a vraiment une couleur locale.
    Colorful
    This character is very colorful.
    Ce personnage est très coloré.