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    Sienne (en. His)

    /sjɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A brownish color, rather warm, often used in painting.
    Sienna is an ideal color for representing natural landscapes.
    La sienne est une couleur idéale pour représenter les paysages naturels.
    Earth, brown clay, used by artists.
    He mixed his sienna with other colors to achieve varied shades.
    Il a mélangé la sienne avec d'autres couleurs pour obtenir des teintes variées.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'siena', referring to the city of Siena in Italy, famous for its colored earth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be worth one's own
    To express that something has its own value.
    valoir sa sienne
    to make a fuss
    To throw tantrums or create problems.
    faire des siennes
    earth sienna
    Refers to a specific earth color.
    sienne de terre

    Related Words

    sien
    Relating to the color sienna.
    sien
    siennette
    Earth of a lighter color than sienna.
    siennette

    Slang Meanings

    Representation of a unique personality.
    It's her own; she doesn't resemble anyone else.
    C'est sa sienne; elle ne ressemble à personne d'autre.
    A way to stand out.
    He really has his own in his clothing style.
    Il a vraiment sa sienne dans son style vestimentaire.