French Vocabulary – Colors
Ready to add some color to your French vocabulary?
In this lesson, we’ll explore the most common color words in French — and learn how to use them naturally in sentences!
Colors are an important part of everyday communication — they help you describe things around you, from clothes to nature.
Let’s discover how to say and use colors in French!
beige – beige
noir – black
bleu – blue
marron – brown
vert – green
gris – gray
orange – orange
rose – pink
violet – purple
rouge – red
blanc – white
jaune – yellow
Here are some simple French sentences with colors and their English translations — great for learning and practice:
La pomme est rouge. — The apple is red.
Le ciel est bleu. — The sky is blue.
L’herbe est verte. — The grass is green.
Le soleil est jaune. — The sun is yellow.
La nuit est noire. — The night is black.
La neige est blanche. — The snow is white.
La fleur est rose. — The flower is pink.
Le chat est gris. — The cat is gray.
L’orange est orange. — The orange is orange.
Le chocolat est marron. — The chocolate is brown.