How do you say "Gray color" in French?

"Gray color" in French is "Couleur grise". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Gray color’ in French

Q: What does "Couleur grise" mean in English?

"Couleur grise" means "Gray color" in English. Usage tip: French usually puts the describing word after the noun, so [couleur grise] is literally [color gray]. Also, [gris] changes to [grise] here because [couleur] is feminine.

Couleur grise

koo-lur greez

[koo-lur greez]

💬 Usage Tip: French usually puts the describing word after the noun, so [couleur grise] is literally [color gray]. Also, [gris] changes to [grise] here because [couleur] is feminine.

Phrase Breakdown

Couleur

[koo-lur]

Gray color

A neutral or achromatic color, and is a combination of black and white.

Example

Le ciel est d'une couleur grise aujourd'hui.

The sky is a gray color today.

grise

[greez]

Gray

A color or shade between black and white.

Example

Cette écharpe est grise.

This scarf is gray.

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