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Colors in French

Explore the vibrant world of colors in French with our grade 4-6 kids' resource. From red to blue, and all the colors in between, learn the names of colors in French through interactive activities, games, and engaging exercises.
In this lesson, we will learn about the names of colors in French. Colors are an important part of language and can be used to describe the world around us. Let's discover the vibrant world of French colors!

Basic Colors


  • Rouge (roozh) - Red
  • Bleu (bluh) - Blue
  • Jaune (zhoh-n) - Yellow
  • Vert (vair) - Green
  • Orange (oh-rahnj) - Orange
  • Rose (rohz) - Pink
  • Violet (vee-oh-leh) - Purple
  • Noir (nwar) - Black
  • Blanc (blah-n) - White
  • Gris (gree) - Gray
  • Marron (mah-rohn) - Brown

Additional Colors


  • Argenté(e) (ahr-zhahn-tay) - Silver
  • Doré(e) (doh-ray) - Gold
  • Turquoise (toor-kwaz) - Turquoise
  • Beige (bezh) - Beige
  • Bleu clair (bluh klehr) - Light blue
  • Bleu foncé (bluh fohn-say) - Dark blue
  • Vert clair (vair klehr) - Light green
  • Vert foncé (vair fohn-say) - Dark green

Color Phrases and Expressions

  • Quelle est ta couleur préférée? (kell ay tah kool-ehr pray-fay-ray) - What is your favorite color?
  • J'aime le bleu. (zhem luh bluh) - I like blue.
  • Ce crayon est rouge. (suh kray-on ay roozh) - This pencil is red.
  • Les fleurs sont jaunes. (lay flur son zhohn) - The flowers are yellow.
  • Mon sac est noir. (mohn sak ay nwar) - My bag is black.

Color Practice

Let's practice using colors in French! Describe objects around you using the colors we've learned. For example:

  • La voiture est verte. (The car is green.)
  • Le ciel est bleu. (The sky is blue.)
  • Ma chemise est blanche. (My shirt is white.)

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