Significations de Color en français

Le mot 'color' en anglais se traduit par 'couleur' en français. Il est utilisé dans divers contextes quotidiens, notamment pour décrire les caractéristiques visuelles d'objets, de vêtements, de paysages, etc.

Exemples d'utilisation :

Dans la mode : "I love the color of your dress." (J'adore la couleur de ta robe.)
Dans l'art : "The artist used vibrant colors in his painting." (L'artiste a utilisé des couleurs vives dans sa peinture.)
Dans la description : "The sky is a beautiful shade of blue." (Le ciel est d'une belle teinte de bleu.)

Le mot 'color' est couramment utilisé dans des contextes informels, mais peut également apparaître dans des contextes plus formels, comme des discussions artistiques ou des présentations.

Phrases et expressions courantes :

"Color scheme" : schéma de couleurs.
"In full color" : en couleur.
"True colors" : vraies couleurs (utilisé pour décrire la véritable nature de quelqu'un).

Erreurs courantes :
Les francophones peuvent confondre 'color' avec 'colour', qui est la variante britannique. Il est également fréquent de faire l'erreur de ne pas accorder le mot avec les noms pluriels, par exemple, "colors" au lieu de "color".

Mots apparentés :

Synonymes : hue (teinte), tint (nuance).
Antonymes : monochrome (sans couleur).

Prononciation :
En anglais américain, 'color' se prononce /ˈkʌlər/. En anglais britannique, 'colour' se prononce de manière similaire, mais avec une légère différence dans l'accentuation.

Étymologie :
Le mot 'color' provient du latin 'color', qui signifie également couleur. Le terme a évolué à travers le vieil anglais et a été influencé par d'autres langues européennes.

Grammaire :
'Color' est un nom dénombrable en anglais, ce qui signifie qu'il peut être utilisé au singulier et au pluriel. Par exemple, "a color" (une couleur) et "two colors" (deux couleurs).

Significations de Color en français

couleur

Exemple:

What is your favorite color?

Quelle est ta couleur préférée?

The sky is a beautiful shade of blue.

Le ciel est d'un beau bleu.

Utilisation: informalContexte: Used in everyday conversations about preferences, art, nature, etc.

Note: The word 'couleur' is feminine in French, so it takes the feminine articles 'la' or 'une'.

teinte

Exemple:

I love this shade of green.

J'adore cette teinte de vert.

Can you find a lighter tint of red?

Peux-tu trouver une teinte plus claire de rouge?

Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Often used in art, design, and discussions about color variations.

Note: This word refers to a specific variation of color or a shade.

nuance

Exemple:

There are many nuances of gray.

Il existe de nombreuses nuances de gris.

Her argument had a nuance that was hard to catch.

Son argument avait une nuance difficile à saisir.

Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in discussions about colors, art, and abstract concepts.

Note: This term is often used metaphorically to describe subtle differences in meaning or opinion.

coloration

Exemple:

The coloration of the fish is stunning.

La coloration du poisson est éblouissante.

This artwork has a unique coloration.

Cette œuvre a une coloration unique.

Utilisation: formalContexte: Used mainly in scientific contexts, art, and discussions about animals and plants.

Note: Refers to the process or result of coloring, especially in a biological sense.

coloris

Exemple:

This fabric comes in various colors.

Ce tissu est disponible en plusieurs coloris.

The coloris of the paint is vibrant.

Le coloris de la peinture est vif.

Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Commonly used in fashion, textiles, and design.

Note: This term is often used to refer to a specific type of color, especially in commercial contexts.

Les synonymes de Color

hue

Hue refers to a particular shade or tint of a color.

Exemple: She painted the walls a bright hue of blue.

Note: Hue specifically refers to the attribute of a color by virtue of which it is discernible as red, green, blue, etc.

shade

Shade refers to a variation of a color by adding black to it.

Exemple: He preferred a darker shade of green for his car.

Note: Shade specifically refers to the darkness or lightness of a color, often achieved by adding black.

tint

Tint refers to a slight or pale coloring of a color.

Exemple: She added a pink tint to the frosting.

Note: Tint specifically refers to a slight coloration or variation of a color, often achieved by adding white.

tone

Tone refers to a particular quality, color, or shading of a color.

Exemple: The artist used various tones of yellow in the painting.

Note: Tone specifically refers to the particular quality or character of a color, especially in terms of lightness or darkness.

pigment

Pigment refers to a substance that gives color to a material.

Exemple: The pigment used in this paint is environmentally friendly.

Note: Pigment specifically refers to the coloring substance itself, often used in paints, inks, and dyes.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Color

Colorful language

This phrase refers to the use of profanity or strong language.

Exemple: She used colorful language when she was angry.

Note: The term 'colorful' here implies vivid or intense language, rather than a literal reference to colors.

See the world through rose-colored glasses

To see things in a overly optimistic or positive way, ignoring any negative aspects.

Exemple: She always sees the world through rose-colored glasses, believing everything is perfect.

Note: The phrase uses 'rose-colored glasses' metaphorically to describe a positive outlook, rather than referring to actual colors.

A horse of a different color

Refers to a different matter or situation than the one previously mentioned.

Exemple: I thought he was talking about the economy, but he was really discussing politics - a horse of a different color!

Note: The phrase uses 'color' metaphorically to indicate a change in topic or situation.

Give color to something

To make something more interesting or vivid by adding details or embellishments.

Exemple: His storytelling really gave color to the historical events he described.

Note: In this context, 'color' enhances the richness or depth of a story or description.

Nail your colors to the mast

To make your opinions or allegiances clear and public.

Exemple: She nailed her colors to the mast by openly supporting the new policy.

Note: The phrase originates from naval warfare where ships would nail their flag (colors) to the mast to show their allegiance, not referring to literal colors.

True colors

Someone's true character, intentions, or beliefs that are revealed in a particular situation.

Exemple: It was only after the crisis that his true colors were revealed.

Note: The phrase explores the essence or reality of a person rather than just their outward appearance or color.

In living color

Refers to something being filmed or presented in full and vivid color.

Exemple: The film was shot in living color, capturing the vibrant scenery beautifully.

Note: The term 'living color' emphasizes the vividness and realism of the colors being depicted.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Color

Blacked out

This slang term means something is completely dark or without color, often used to describe a situation where all light is lost.

Exemple: The power went out, so the whole street was blacked out.

Note: This term refers specifically to darkness or lack of color and is not related to the term 'black' meaning the color black.

Fade

To fade means to lose intensity or vibrancy, commonly used in reference to colors losing their brightness or becoming lighter.

Exemple: Her hair color started to fade after weeks under the sun.

Note: In this context, fade is related to color losing its hue, not to be confused with the normal meaning of gradually disappearing or becoming less noticeable.

Pop of color

A pop of color refers to adding a bold, bright, or contrasting color to something to make it stand out or draw attention.

Exemple: She added a pop of color to her outfit with a bright yellow scarf.

Note: This expression emphasizes the sudden appearance of a vivid color, enhancing the overall visual impact of an object or a scene.

Faded

Faded typically describes colors that have lost their original brightness or vibrancy, often due to prolonged exposure to light or other elements.

Exemple: The painting on the wall looked faded after years of exposure to sunlight.

Note: In this context, the word faded is specifically used to describe colors that have become less intense over time and is not related to the broader usage of fading.

Splash of color

Similar to a pop of color, a splash of color refers to adding a bright or vivid color to something to create contrast or draw attention.

Exemple: The artist added a splash of color to the otherwise monochrome painting.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the addition of color in a dynamic or striking way, often used in visual arts and design.

Blurred lines

Blurred lines refer to a situation where distinctions or boundaries between different colors, ideas, or concepts become unclear or indistinct.

Exemple: The boundaries between the colors in the painting were so blurred that it created a mesmerizing effect.

Note: This expression extends the meaning of 'blurred' beyond its usual association with visual clarity, highlighting ambiguity or complexity.

Color me surprised

This phrase is a whimsical way to express surprise or shock at a revelation or unexpected event.

Exemple: Color me surprised when I found out who the anonymous donor was!

Note: The phrase plays on the idea of figuratively coloring oneself in response to a surprising situation, adding a humorous or playful tone to the expression of surprise.

Color - Exemples

The color of the sky is blue.

La couleur du ciel est bleue.

She mixed different colors to create a new shade.

Elle a mélangé différentes couleurs pour créer une nouvelle teinte.

The artist used a lot of paint to color the canvas.

L'artiste a utilisé beaucoup de peinture pour colorer la toile.

Grammaire de Color

Color - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemme: color

Conjugaisons

Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): colors, color

Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): color

Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): colored

Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): coloring

Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): colors

Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): color

Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): color

Syllabes, Séparation et Accent

color contient 2 syllabes: col • or

Transcription phonétique: ˈkə-lər

col or , ˈkə lər (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Color - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.

color: 600 - 700 (Extrêmement Commun).

Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

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