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    Gris (en. Gray)

    /ɡʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Color equivalent to the mixture of black and white.
    The sky is gray today.
    Le ciel est gris aujourd'hui.
    Refers to a state of sadness or melancholy.
    He has been feeling down for a few days.
    Il a le moral gris depuis quelques jours.
    Indicates something aged or dull.
    This photo has taken on a gray tint over time.
    Cette photo a pris une teinte grise avec le temps.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gris', of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a gray life
    to have a monotonous life without color or joy.
    avoir une vie grise
    to see life in gray
    to have a pessimistic perception of life.
    voir la vie en gris
    to show a gray face
    to display a sad or dejected expression.
    montrer un visage gris

    Related Words

    graying
    That takes on a gray color.
    grisonnant
    to gray
    To become gray, especially hair.
    grisonner
    grayish
    Of a gray color mixed with another.
    grisâtre

    Slang Meanings

    State of indefinite intoxication.
    He is all gray tonight after drinking too much wine.
    Il est tout gris ce soir après avoir bu trop de vin.
    To take a prolonged break at work.
    He is in gray mode today, he is doing nothing.
    Il est en mode gris aujourd'hui, il ne fait rien.