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"Black" in French: noir(e)
noir(e)
Black in French is noir (m) or noire (f): un pull noir, une voiture noire. Un café noir is black coffee. Plurals: noirs / noires.
Ordering coffee
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How to pronounce noir(e)
Say it
nwar
/nwaʁ/
Noir: nwar. Noire: nwar — same sound, spelling marks gender.
"Black" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| noir / noire | black Color agreement. | Color agreement. |
| un café noir | black coffee No milk. | No milk. |
| en noir | in black / dressed in black Clothes. | Clothes. |
| noir complet | pitch black Darkness. | Darkness. |
How to use noir(e) in real life
- 1Ordering coffee
Je prends un café noir, sans sucre.
I'll take a black coffee, no sugar.
Café noir.
- 2Outfit
Elle porte une robe noire ce soir.
She's wearing a black dress tonight.
Noire with robe.
- 3Choosing a bag
Le sac noir passe avec tout.
The black bag goes with everything.
Noir with sac.
Mistakes English speakers make with noir(e)
Incorrect: Une voiture noir.
Correct: Une voiture noire.
Feminine: noire.
Incorrect: Un chat black.
Correct: Un chat noir.
Use noir, not English black.
Good to know
Film noir kept the French word. In fashion, le petit noir can mean a little black dress or a small black coffee — context decides.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing shoes
ChatPal
Les chaussures noires sont plus pratiques.
The black shoes are more practical.
You
Oui, je prends le modèle noir.
Yes — I'll take the black pair.
ChatPal
Le noir cache mieux les taches.
Black hides stains better.
You
Parfait pour l'hiver.
Perfect for winter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Black" in French
How do you say black in French?
Noir / noire.
How do you say black coffee?
Un café noir.
How does noir agree?
Noire (f), noirs / noires (plural).
How do you pronounce noir?
nwar.
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