Colors in french song

90 Magical Shades From Sage Green to Blue

If you thought learning the colors was something only kids do, you might want to think again. Learning the colors in French will open many doors in every learner’s journey, as being able to describe things in color will allow you to express ideas much more vividly.

Plus, once you’ve mastered the colors in French, you will be able to ask francophones for help identifying objects: qu’est-ce que c’est ce truc jaune là-bas ? (What is that yellow thing over there?).

This can really be a tipping point in your journey to learning French online as you‘ll be able to describe things much more easily.

And, of course, how could you see la vie en rose without knowing the colors? French is a beautifully descriptive language, so adding colors to your sentences will only enhance the romantic magic of French.

Ready to learn the colors? On y va !

Why learn all the color shades in French?

Before we get into all the colors, you should be fully aware of how learning the colors will improve your French. There are dozens and dozens of different colors, so knowing why you should study them will help you stay on course.

Here are our top three reasons for learning to express yourself in color, en français.

Have you ever been in a situation where you want to point out something whose name you can’t recall? Knowing the colors will help you be significantly more precise, as you can say “that green thing over there” instead of just “that thing over there.”

This will help you learn more vocabulary in your everyday life, as you can now ask your francophone friends to help you identify objects you use or see frequently.

The French love their idioms, and many of them involve colors. Although learning about French slang (argot) is something you don’t need to worry too much about yet, knowing the colors will prepare you for when you get to intermediate and advanced levels.

Besides, learning a handful of helpful expressions now will certainly impress francophones. This can give you a nice confidence boost when spending long hours studying French!

Let’s admit it: we all love French pastries. One of the most universally-loved aspects of French culture is its pâtisseries (pastry shops), which can be found pretty much all over the world.

From éclaires to colorful macarons, French pastries come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing the colors will help you point out specific pastries more easily, allowing you to try a wider variety and perhaps find a new hidden gem!

​​Colors in French

Okay, now that we’ve convinced you to learn the colors in-depth, let’s get started. First, let’s look at the very basics: how to say color and colors. In French, the singular ‘color’ is couleur and the plural ‘colors’ is couleurs.

Both words are pronounced the same: coo-lore. What changes is the article you use immediately before each one:

If you pay attention to article use, you should have no trouble identifying if the color in question is singular or plural.

Now, let’s get into more specific colors. We will break down each major color into different shades, giving you a total of 90 colors in French. We will also provide you with both the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) spelling and an intuitive pronunciation guide for English speakers so you can start using the colors right away.

Allez-y !

Purple is a beautiful color on its own, but how could we ignore all the beautiful shades of purple? After all, France is the country of lavender, so let’s get into all the different variations of purple in French.

It’s hard to think of Southern France and not think of the beautiful orange sunsets of the Côte d’Azur, or a wonderfully-refreshing Orangina beverage.

Besides orange, you will want to know how to say other variations of orange in French to express yourself on a whole new level.

A recent survey found out that blue is the favorite color of French people. This will come to no surprise to anybody who has been to Paris, as deep blues like navy blue and midnight blue can be seen in signage all over town.

Here are some of the most common variations of blue in French.

If French is the language of love, then red is the color of love. Learning the variations of red in French just makes sense, particularly if you’re a hopeless romantic and want to maximize your coquetterie skills.

Here are some variations of the color red in French.

Knowing the different variations of yellow in French will help you tremendously, particularly if you’re into fashion or design.

French people love a good pop of color, so knowing how to refer to colors like mustard, lemon, and chartreuse will definitely come in handy.

This is the table for pastry-lovers everywhere. If you’re looking for an almond-colored kouign-amann or a caramel-colored pain au chocolat, then learning the variations of brown in French will certainly pay off.

Learning the variations of pink in French may be a lot easier than you’d think. In fact, many of the words we use in English to call these colors come from French, so you’ll find that the English and French words for the different hues of pink are quite similar!

Green is one of the most diverse colors out there, with variations ranging from a light and airy mint to a deep and relaxing forest.

Knowing the variations of green in French will be very helpful, especially if you enjoy spending time in nature surrounded by different kinds of plants.

If you’ve paid attention to Parisian fashion, you might think that everyone wears all-black every day. However, black itself is a very interesting color with a number of shades and tones that can contrast very well.

Here are some of the most popular variations of black in French.

Lastly, we have white. Although plain white can represent emptiness, the truth is that there are some very interesting shades of white.

Colors like pearl, cream, and beige can make us feel calm and relaxed, so you should learn how to say these variations of white in French to replace a plain old white.

Free downloadable paper chatterbox

This fun paper chatterbox will help you learn French colors in no time! Our aim is to use both visualization and spelling techniques to help you remember the color names. Folding instructions are included on the pdf.

Songs about colors in French

If you’ve studied a foreign language before, you may already be familiar with this trick. Listening to music in your target language can be a great way to learn while you relax, do some chores around the house, or commute to work or school.

All you have to do is let the music play and your brain will do the rest! Bonus points if you can sing along as you will work on your speaking skills in addition to your listening comprehension skills.

These three fantastic songs in French will help you study the colors.

This wonderfully-catchy song narrates how Ilona, the singer, is drawing what she imagines to be the perfect world. In the song, she mentions many colors and corresponding nouns, like “le bleu du ciel” (the blue of the sky), which will help you remember the colors.

As a bonus, this song includes lots of helpful additional vocabulary, like the animals in French. Give it a listen, we promise you won’t be able to get enough!

If you want a more straightforward song, there’s no way you can beat La Chanson des Couleurs. This song is great for learning French for kids and will go down a list of the nine most common colors and give you a sample noun for each of them.

What better way to learn the French colors than with an arc en ciel (rainbow)? This catchy song talks about a man with a wooden head whose eyes are rainbow-colored. As you can imagine, he has a penchant for colors. Listen along to learn what this rainbow-eyed, wooden-headed character gets into.

French colors FAQs

All colors are masculine, for example:

• Le vert
• Le blanc
• Le rouge

However, keep in mind that the word color is actually feminine: la couleur. And, since colors tend to be used as adjectives, they will have to agree with the noun in question.

Check out the table below with some easy examples.

Notice how violet and blue need to be modified to violette and bleue in the example above. This is because the colors have to match the gender of the noun they are modifying, so you must make them femenine when modifying a feminine noun.

Rouge does not need to change because the masculine version already ends with an -e, so the feminine version is spelled the same.

The only exception to this rule is le marron. This color does not change at all, regardless of the gender of the noun it is modifying. Notice the last example and how marron does not change even when modifying a feminine noun (maison).

Colors are not capitalized in French, unless they come at the very beginning of a sentence or are a part of a proper noun. Unlike English, French capitalizes the first letter of words very sparingly, so err on the side of not capitalizing a color if you’re unsure.

There is no official significance behind each color of the French flag, but it is speculated that the blue, white, and red of the French flag represent:

• Nobility (blue)
• Clergy (white)
• Bourgeois (red)

These were the three estates of the assembly back in the 18th century, when the current French flag was adopted.

Fun-filled bonus tips for learning French colors

One of the oldest tricks in the game is using sticky notes to label everyday objects at home with sticky notes. While this can be great for beginners, it can also be a great way to learn all the hues of each color in French.

Use sticky notes to label the colors of items in your room, kitchen, living room—you name it! If you have an emerald sofa in your living room, put a sticky note on it with the words “L’émeraude.” If you have a cream-colored vase in the kitchen, label it as “Le crème.” Be as specific as you’d like!

If you’re already familiar with our French blog, you already know that we love a good game. Playing games to learn a language can be a fun way to engage and relate with a foreign language. A game can make the language feel more real as you interact with it beyond a textbook or a formal classroom setting.

Plus, if you’re having fun, you’re much more likely to study for longer hours. It’s all gain, no pain!

Here are some of our favorite games for learning the colors:

• I Spy. If you’ve ever been on a long road trip, you’ve probably played this game before. One person says “I spy with my little eye…” followed by “something _____” where a color is inserted in the blank. The other players have to guess what that person is looking at. To play this in French, simply use the colors you just learned!
• Bingo. Everyone loves a good game of bingo. To make it a learning experience, simply create scorecards using the colors. You can make the background of each box match the corresponding color along with its name in French. Every player will have to pay close attention to the colors being called out to not miss out on any points!
• Play an online French color game. If you are learning French online or don’t have anyone to play with at the moment, you can always turn to a digital game to learn the colors. This DigitalDialects game will show you the name of a color followed by a colorful disc. To earn a point, you have to click on the correct color. It’s a fantastic way to learn!

What better way to learn about the colors than by coloring? If you live in a Francophone region, you should be able to easily find crayons with French labels on them. That way, you’ll be reminded of each color every time you grab a crayon.

If you don’t live in a francophone region, you should be able to find French-labeled crayons online. If you can’t find them within your country, try ordering from a francophone country – the magic of the internet!

French expressions that involve colors

French is full of expressions and idioms that won’t make a lot of sense unless you know their contexts. Many of them involve colors, and now that you’re a French color connoisseur, you are ready to start learning some of the expressions below!

Here’s a table with some of the most common French expressions involving colors.

Practice makes perfect!

With the right tools and enough practice, you’ll be able to master all the colors in French in no time. Although it may seem daunting at first, we promise that learning all the colors in French isn’t chasing rainbows!

If you would like some more help with your French, we offer a wide range of French classes so check them out if you’re feeling extra keen.

You can also check out our French blog for more helpful (and free!) study resources for students.

Whatever you choose to do, just make sure you make some time each week to practice your French! Soon enough, you’ll be able to talk about colors avec les doigts dans le nez !

COLORS | Sessions from made-in-France artists

In only a couple of years, the Berlin-based video platform COLORS has become a key player in discovering and promoting emerging music talents. The performances are stripped back to the essentials: the artists play in a monochrome room, with the colour chosen according to their music’s vibe. With its minimalist colour spectrum, COLORS manages to create intimate and intense live sessions ranging from Neo-Soul, RnB, Future Beats and Indie to (Cloud)Rap.

Here are all the made-in-France artists who have performed for COLORS.

One of the most remarkable sets was delivered by Angèle with ‘Ta Reine‘, a powerful track which sees the young Belgian singer speaks out against homophobia. The song is taken from her platinum-selling debut album Brol.

Her brother, rapper Roméo Elvis, also stopped by the COLORS studio: his performance of ‘300 (Henri)‘ in front of a crocodile green background is an emotional tribute to his dying grandfather.

The Belgium-based duo Caballero & JeanJass and their laid-back track ‘Californie‘ transported the audience to the West Coast.

Meanwhile, Swiss musician Muddy Monk presented the touching song ‘Baby‘, taken from his debut Longue Ride released last November. The Australian band Parcels also cheered up the room with the explosive and punchy single ‘Lightenup‘.

But let’s talk about France now:

Starting with Josman, the 26 year-old rapper who presented his track ‘V&V’ against a purple background, from his album J.O.$ – and his peer Lord Esperanza with an excellent take on ‘Le Temps des Graviers‘.

Another exciting young rapper, S. Pri Noir, gave a sweet version of ‘Chico‘, from his first album Masque Blanc – just like Hamza with ‘1994‘ and Jok’Air with ‘L’étrangère‘, mixing smooth RnB rhythms with Hip Hop.

Staying in the Urban/Hip Hop category with Lomepal, who has become one of the biggest names in the new French rap scene, delivered exclusive track ‘Tout lâcher‘ for COLORS.

Eddy de Pretto delivered a convincing interpretation of ‘Random‘, a song which challenges the boundaries of various music genres by associating classical instrumentals with futuristic sounds.

Siboy, who is always hiding behind a black ski mask, gave a tough performance with ‘Au Revoir Merci‘ – just like Ichon with ‘Série B‘, taken from his much-loved album Il suffit de le faire.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Her gave one of the most moving performances with ‘Five Minutes‘, with singer Victor Solf giving his all in tribute to his best friend and bandmate Simon Carpentier.

Meanwhile, Montreal-based French duo Haute offered a mix of Pop, RnB and Hip Hop sounds, influenced by American pop culture (they spent their youth in the US). What unfolded is the catchy ‘Shut Me Down‘.

Find plenty of made-in-France artists who stopped by COLORS’ studios in our playlist ‘French Hits in France‘:

Les couleurs - colors in French

Primary colors

Palette

Primary color poem in French

Les crayons de couleurs

Le vert pour les pommaires et ;

Le jaune pour le soleil et les canaris;

Le rouge pour les fraises et le feu;

Le noir pour la nuit et les corbeaux;

Le gris pour les anes et les nuages;

Le bleu pour la mer et le ciel;

Et toutes les couleurs

Pour colorier le monde.

Grammar

Color adjective agreement

Color adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they refer to. The ending -e is added for the feminine expression, -s for the plural, and -es for the feminine plural:

un stylo vert - des stylos verts (green handle - green handles, stylo - masculine)

une feuille verte - des feuilles vertes (green leaf - green leaves, feuille - feminine)

Special forms:

• Adjectives ending in -e in the masculine do not change in the feminine:

jaune - jaune

• Some adjectives have special feminine forms:
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violet - violette

blanc - blanche

roux - rousse

• Other special cases of feminine and plural adjectives.
  

Exceptions:

• If a noun is used to designate a color (names of flowers, fruits, vegetables, drinks, precious stones, etc.), then it does not change either in gender or in number:

des chaussures marron - brown boots

Hyphen

A hyphen between words denoting colors is placed if each of these words expresses its own color (and not one color):

le stylo bleu - rouge - blue-red pen noun

Color can be denoted in two ways:

• the adjective expressing color is preceded by the masculine definite article:

le vert — green

In this case, the adjective becomes a noun and can change in number, i. e. plural:

Les rouges clairs et les ocres chaleureux rendent cette pièce accueillante. — Light red and warm ocher tones make this room welcoming.

• la couleur + feminine color adjective:

la couleur verte — green color

Exercises for adjective agreement

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Songs in French for children

The French language is rich in children's song-games like no other. Therefore, learning to understand French and speak French will not be a problem for your child - it's a fun and exciting activity! We offer the words of French songs for children - these are songs in French about animals, about rain, snow and wind and funny songs, the translation of which will put you in a dead end! nine0012

And we can teach your child all these songs in our French children's club in the center of Moscow!

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La Tortue - Turtle

La Tortue

Jamais on a vu,
Jamais on ne verra
La famille Tortue courir après les Rats.
La maman Tortue et le papa Tortue,
Et les enfants Tortue
Iront toujours au pas.

Turtle

We have never seen
We will never see
The Turtle Family chasing the Rats.
Turtle Mom and Turtle Dad,
And Baby Turtles
Always go toe to toe.

Les vêtements - Clothes

Les vêtements

Une chemise, un pantalon,
Un pull, un chemisier,
Des tennis et un chapeau.
Il y a des vetements pour les filles!
Pour les filles, pour les filles, pour les filles!
Il y a des vetements pour les garçons!
Les garçons, les garçons, les garçons! nine0003 Tout le monde porte un pantalon!
Pantalon, pantalon, pantalon!
Les filles aussi bien que les garçons!

Clothing

Shirt, trousers,
Shoes and coat.
Sweater, blouse,
Trainers and hat.
There are clothes for girls!
For girls, for girls, for girls!
There are clothes for boys!
Boys, boys, boys!
Everyone is wearing pants!
Pants, pants, pants!
Girls just like boys!

Qui a peur du loup? - Who is afraid of the wolf? nine0004

Qui a peur du loup?

Qui a peur, qui a peur, qui a peur du loup?
C'est pas moi, c'est pas moi,
C'est peut-être vous!
Qui a peur, qui a peur, qui a peur du loup?
C'est pas moi, c'est pas moi,
C'est peut-être vous!
Je l'ai vu courir dans les bois,
Gueule ouverte et les dents comme-ca!
Je l'ai vu courir dans les bois,
Cherchant une proie!

Who is afraid of the wolf?

Who is afraid, who is afraid, who is afraid of the wolf? nine0003 It's not me, it's not me,
It could be you!
Who is afraid, who is afraid, who is afraid of the wolf?
It's not me, it's not me,
It could be you!
I saw him running in the forest,
With his mouth open and his teeth like that!
I saw him running in the forest,
Looking for prey!

Toute la famille se réveille - The whole family wakes up

Toute la famille se réveille

Toute la famille se réveille,
Ouvrez, ouvrez les volets!
Toute la famille se reveille,
La journée peut commencer!
Papa fait sa gymnastique,
Un, deux, trois, quatre!
Maman met de la musique,
Les enfants attrapent le chat!
Toute la famille se réveille,
Ouvrez, ouvrez les volets!
Toute la famille se réveille,
La journée peut commencer!
Grand-père démarre la voiture,
Un, deux, trois, quatre!
Grand-mère fait de la confiture,
Les enfants attrapent le chat!
Toute la famille se réveille,
Ouvrez, ouvrez les volets! nine0003 Toute la famille se réveille,
La journée peut commencer!

The whole family is waking up

The whole family is waking up,
Open, open the shutters!
The whole family is waking up,
The day can begin!
Dad is doing exercises,
One, two, three, four!
Mom plays music,
Children catch a cat!
The whole family wakes up,
Open, open the shutters!
The whole family is waking up,
The day can begin!
Grandfather starts the car,
One, two, three, four! nine0003 Grandmother is making jam,
Children are catching a cat!
The whole family wakes up,
Open, open the shutters!
The whole family is waking up,
The day can begin!

J'aime les fruits - I love fruits

J'aime les fruits

J'aime les fruits!
J'aime les bananes,
J'aime les fruits!
Et les pommes aussi!
J'aime les fruits!
J'aime les oranges,
J'aime les fruits!
Et les poires aussi!
J'aime les bananes, les jolies bananes. nine0003 Et j'aime les pommes, et les pommes aussi!
J'aime les oranges, les jolies oranges
Et j'aime les pommes, et les pommes aussi!
J'aime les fruits!
J'aime les ananas,
J'aime les fruits!
Et les pêches aussi!
J'aime les fruits!
J'aime les cerises,
J'aime les fruits!
Et les fraises aussi!
J'aime les ananas, les jolis ananas,
Et j'aime les pêches, et les pêches aussi!
J'aime les cerises, les jolies cerises,
Et j'aime les fraises, et les fraises aussi! nine0012

I love fruits

I love fruits!
I love bananas,
I love fruits!
And apples too!
I love fruits!
I love oranges,
I love fruits!
And pears too!
I love bananas, beautiful bananas.
And I love apples, and apples too!
I love oranges, beautiful oranges
And I love apples, and apples too!
I love fruits!
I love pineapples,
I love fruits!
And peaches too!
I love fruits!
I love cherries
I love fruits!
And strawberries too!
I love pineapples, beautiful pineapples,
And I love peaches, and peaches too!
I love cherries, beautiful cherries,
And I love strawberries and strawberries too!

Le roi, sa femme et le petit prince - The King, his wife and the little prince

Le roi, sa femme et le petit prince chez moi
Pour me serrer la pince.
Mais comme j'étais parti,
Le petit prince a dit:
Puisque c’ est ainsi,
Nous reviendrons mardi.
(Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche)

King, his wife and little prince

Monday morning,
King, his wife and little prince
Come to my house,
To shake my hand.
But since I left,
The Little Prince said:
“Since it is,
We will return on Tuesday.”
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Mes jouets rigolos - My funny toys

Mes jouets rigolos

Mes jouets rigolos
Ne disent pas un mot
Mais je les fait parler
Et je sais les imiter!
Mais je les fait parler
Et je sais les imiter!
Voici mon camion de pompier -
Pin-pon, pin-pon, pin-pon!
Qui éteint les feux du quartier!
Et là mon auto très pressée
Tut tut tut!
Qui n'arrête pas de klaxoner!

My funny toys

My funny toys
They don't say a word
But I make them talk
And I know how to imitate them!
But I make them talk
And I know how to imitate them!
This is my fire truck -
Pin-pon, pin-pon, pin-pon!
puts out the fire in the block!
And this is my car, it's in a hurry -
tu-tu-tu!
Can't stop buzzing!

Semer - Sow

Semer

Sème, sème dans le jardin
Les petites graines, les petites graines
Sème, sème dans le jardin
Sème, sème bien!
Mais si tu veux que ça pouce,
Il ne faut pas que semer!
Pour que la terre soit douce
Il va faloir ratisser!

Sow

Sow, sow in the garden
Little seeds, little seeds
Sow, sow in the garden
Sow well!
But if you want seeds to grow,
You must not just sow!
To make the earth soft,
It needs to be plowed!

La météo en chanson - Weather song

La météo en chanson

Quand le tres beau soleil brille,
On peut sortir les espadrilles.
Mais quand il y a de la pluie,
Tout le monde reste chez lui.
Quand on aperçoit un orage,
On se méfie bien du naufrage.

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