color

UK
/ˈkʌlə/
US
/ˈkʌlər/

Translations

colornoun
colors
pl
UK
/ˈkʌlə/
US
/ˈkʌlər/
The color of the sky changes from blue to orange during sunset.
La couleur du ciel passe du bleu à l’orange au coucher du soleil.
Additional translations
colorantSubstance utilisée pour donner une teinte à un mélange ou à un matériau.
couleursAu pluriel, pour les emblèmes, drapeaux ou enseignes militaires.
teintAu sens de carnation ou de teint de peau.
colorverb
colored
Past Simple
colored
Past Participle
coloring
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʌlə/
US
/ˈkʌlɚ/
She decided to color her hair a vibrant shade of red.
Elle a décidé de colorer ses cheveux d’un rouge éclatant.
colorierPour remplir un dessin avec des couleurs.
The children were asked to color the pictures in their coloring books.
On a demandé aux enfants de colorier les images de leurs livres de coloriage.
Additional translations
teinterAu sens figuré, influencer ou modifier la perception.
rougirSe dit d’une personne qui devient rouge au visage.
coloradjective
UK
/ˈkʌlə/
US
/ˈkʌlɚ/
Used attributively before nouns to mark something that is in color rather than black-and-white (e.g., "a color television").
couleurEmployé comme adjectif invariable dans des groupes nominaux comme « télévision couleur ».
They replaced their old set with a new color television.
Ils ont remplacé leur ancien appareil par une nouvelle télévision couleur.

Definitions

colornoun
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
The color of the sky changes from blue to orange during sunset.
A substance used to give something a particular hue, such as dye or paint.
She added a few drops of color to the mixture to achieve the desired shade.
A particular shade or tint of a given hue.
Her favorite color is a deep shade of purple.
The use of all hues in art, design, or fashion.
The artist is known for his bold use of color in his paintings.
A distinguishing emblem or flag, especially one of a nation or a military unit.
The soldiers saluted the colors as they were raised during the ceremony.
A person's skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
The organization promotes diversity and inclusion regardless of color.
Liveliness or distinctive character added to speech, writing, or an account; vivid detail.
The witness's dramatic storytelling added color to the trial transcript.
colorverb
To apply color to something; to paint or dye.
She decided to color her hair a vibrant shade of red.
To influence or affect, often in a way that distorts.
His experiences during the war colored his view of the world.
To fill in a drawing with colors.
The children were asked to color the pictures in their coloring books.
To become red in the face; to blush.
He colored deeply when his mistake was pointed out.
coloradjective
Displaying or capable of displaying colors rather than only black and white.
They replaced their old set with a new color television.
Relating to or involving the perception, reproduction, or presence of hues.
The engineer worked on improving color accuracy in digital displays.