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coloring

UK
/ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌlɚɪŋ/

Translations

coloringnoun
colorings
pl
The coloring of the illustrations took several hours to complete.
La coloration des illustrations a pris plusieurs heures à terminer.
The chef added a natural coloring to the icing to make it more vibrant.
Le chef a ajouté un colorant naturel au glaçage pour le rendre plus vif.
teintSe dit surtout du teint ou de l’apparence générale de la peau, des cheveux ou des yeux.
Her coloring was fair, with light hair and blue eyes.
Son teint était clair, avec des cheveux clairs et des yeux bleus.
The children enjoyed the coloring of their favorite cartoon characters in the activity book.
Les enfants ont aimé le coloriage de leurs personnages de dessin animé préférés dans le livre d’activités.
Additional translations
colorationSens figuré.
Synonyms
tinting
shading
hue
dyeing
pigmentation
paint
tint
wash
coloringadjective
UK
/ˈkʌl.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌl.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something intended for or capable of adding color (e.g., "coloring book", "coloring agent").
colorantS’emploie surtout dans les domaines alimentaire et industriel.
Only food-grade coloring agents are allowed in the mixture.
Seuls des agents colorants de qualité alimentaire sont autorisés dans le mélange.
colorverb

coloring

Gerund

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.
Synonyms
tint
shade
hue
paint
dye
stain
tinting
pigment
Antonyms
bleach
decolorize
desaturate
whiten
fade
neutralize

Definitions

coloringnoun
The process or art of applying color to something.
The coloring of the illustrations took several hours to complete.
A substance used to give color to something, especially a dye, pigment, or paint.
The chef added a natural coloring to the icing to make it more vibrant.
The appearance with regard to color, especially of the skin, hair, or eyes.
Her coloring was fair, with light hair and blue eyes.
The act of adding color to a black-and-white drawing or picture.
The children enjoyed the coloring of their favorite cartoon characters in the activity book.
A particular bias, tone, or quality that influences the character or meaning of something.
There was a political coloring to her remarks that made the audience uneasy.
coloringadjective
Designed for, involved in, or capable of adding or imparting colour.
Only food-grade coloring agents are allowed in the mixture.
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.
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