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How do you say "turquoise" in French?
turquoise
In French, "turquoise" is turquoise.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it tewr-kwahz, very close to the English word with a slightly softer French r.
Grammar notes
turquoise is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La mer était d’un turquoise éclatant.
The sea was a bright turquoise.
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How to remember turquoise
Turquoise is nearly identical in both languages, so the color and the word are already yours.
Related words
- beige beige
- maroon bordeaux
- lavender lavande
- ivory ivoire
- bronze bronze
- navy Marine
- crimson cramoisi
- emerald Émeraude
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Questions about turquoise
How do you pronounce turquoise?
Pronounce it tewr-kwahz, very close to the English word with a slightly softer French r.
Is turquoise formal or casual?
turquoise is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is turquoise used in French?
turquoise is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La mer était d’un turquoise éclatant. (The sea was a bright turquoise.).
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"Turquoise" in other languages
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