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How to Say ‘Gray color’ in French

Couleur grise

koo-lur greez

[koo-lur greez]

💬 Usage Tip: ‘Gris’ becomes ‘grise’ to match feminine nouns.

🇫🇷 In France: Gray is often seen in urban landscapes, matching the iconic Parisian rooftops.

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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