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    Couleurs (en. Colors)

    /ku.lœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Visible shades that make up the light spectrum.
    The colors of the sunset were beautiful.
    Les couleurs du coucher de soleil étaient magnifiques.
    Visual aspect of an object related to the light it emits or absorbs.
    This painting has bright colors.
    Cette peinture a des couleurs vives.
    Variety or distinction in the appearance of things.
    The colors of the flowers in the garden were vivid.
    Les couleurs des fleurs dans le jardin étaient éclatantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'color', meaning 'shade or appearance of an object'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have colors
    to be in good health or in great shape.
    avoir des couleurs
    to add color
    to add enthusiasm or diversity.
    mettre de la couleur
    to see life in colors
    to have an optimistic view of life.
    voir la vie en couleurs

    Related Words

    coloring
    Substance that gives color to a material.
    colorant
    decoration
    The art of making a space more aesthetic, often with colors.
    décoration
    palette
    Instrument or set of colors used for painting.
    palette

    Slang Meanings

    To use bright colors in fashion.
    She always wears colors that pop.
    Elle porte toujours des couleurs qui pètent.
    To have an eccentric or flamboyant style.
    He has a style with colors that catch the eye.
    Il a un style avec des couleurs qui attirent l'œil.