How to Say ‘The red line’ in French
La ligne rouge
lah LEEN-yuh roozh
[lah LEEN-yuh roozh]
💬 Usage Tip: Colours usually come after the noun in French. Try la barre bleue "the blue bar".
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
A definite article preceding a noun.
La porte est ouverte.
The door is open.
ligne
[LEEN-yuh]
line
Feminine noun; a line on a chart or drawing.
La ligne bleue monte.
The blue line goes up.
rouge
[roozh]
red
The colour red; same form for masculine and feminine.
La voiture rouge est garée ici.
The red car is parked here.
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