Using "de" to Talk About Colors in French Clothing

In French, when you want to say the color of a piece of clothing, you usually use this simple structure: "une/ un [clothing item] de [color]".

Words to Know:

• Colors:

  • Red = rouge
  • Blue = bleu
  • Green = vert
  • Yellow = jaune

• Clothing Items:

  • Shirt = chemise
  • Pants = pantalon
  • Dress = robe

Examples:

1. Une chemise rouge means a red shirt.
2. Un pantalon bleu means blue pants.
3. Une robe verte means a green dress.

Quick Reminder

Just remember this order: clothing item + "de" + color!