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.
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.
Cette écharpe est grise.
This scarf is gray.
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