How to Talk About Clothing Colors in French

Describing clothes in French is a fun way to learn new words and practice using adjectives. In this post, we’ll go over helpful words for colors and clothing.

Words for Colors

Here are some common colors in French:

• Rouge (red)
• Bleu (blue)
• Vert (green)
• Jaune (yellow)
• Noir (black)
• Blanc (white)
• Gris (gray)
• Rose (pink)
• Orange (orange)
• Violet (purple)

Words for Clothing

Now, let’s check out some clothing items in French:

• Chemise (shirt)
• Pantalon (pants)
• Robe (dress)
• Jupe (skirt)
• T-shirt (T-shirt)
• Veste (jacket)
• Chaussettes (socks)
• Chaussures (shoes)

How to Use Adjectives

In French, adjectives usually come after the noun they describe. Here are some important points to keep in mind:

1. Agreement: Adjectives must match the gender (male or female) and number (singular or plural) of the noun.

   • Singular (male): Un pantalon rouge (a red pair of pants).
   • Singular (female): Une robe rouge (a red dress).
   • Plural (male): Des pantalons rouges (red pants).
   • Plural (female): Des robes rouges (red dresses).

2. Position: Most adjectives go after the noun, but some important ones, like beau (beautiful), joli (pretty), grand (big), and petit (small), come before it.

   • Une belle robe (a beautiful dress)

Example Sentences

• Je porte un T-shirt bleu. (I am wearing a blue T-shirt.)
• Elle a une jupe verte. (She has a green skirt.)
• Nous avons des chaussures noires. (We have black shoes.)

By mixing colors and clothing words, you can now describe what people are wearing in French! Enjoy learning!