French for English speakers Clothes · Lesson 2

Pickings colors and sizes

French color preferences — J'aime le jaune (I like yellow) — with definite articles for color words and the verb aimer.

Conversation

  1. Rose Rose

    Quelle couleur aimez-vous ?

    Which color do you like?

    Tip: <Quelle> = this has "le" attached to the end because "couleur" is feminine.

  2. Yaya Yaya

    J'aime le jaune.

    I like yellow.

  3. Rose Rose

    Quelle taille faites-vous ?

    Which size do you wear?

    Tip: If it is clear from context, it is not necessary to repeat the noun.

  4. Yaya Yaya

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Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

Why use le with colors in French?

Colors are masculine nouns when used alone: le jaune (yellow), le rouge (red), le bleu (blue). Use le when expressing general preference.

Common French colors?

Rouge (red), bleu (blue), vert (green), jaune (yellow), noir (black), blanc (white), gris (grey), rose (pink), violet (purple).

How do colors agree with nouns?

Most colors agree in gender/number: une robe rouge, une robe bleue. Some are invariable: orange, marron, rose.

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