French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Blue" in French: bleu(e)
bleu(e)
Blue in French is bleu (m) or bleue (f). Un ciel bleu means a blue sky. Bleu marine is navy blue.
Weather
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How to pronounce bleu(e)
Say it
bluh
/blø/ /blø/
Bleu: bluh (like French eu). Bleue sounds almost the same in casual speech.
"Blue" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bleu / bleue | blue Default color. | Default color. |
| bleu marine | navy blue Clothes. | Clothes. |
| bleu clair / foncé | light / dark blue Shades. | Shades. |
| avoir le blues | to feel blue Mood (loanword). | Mood (loanword). |
How to use bleu(e) in real life
- 1Weather
Le ciel est bleu ce matin.
The sky is blue this morning.
Bleu + masculine ciel.
- 2Clothes
Elle porte une robe bleue.
She's wearing a blue dress.
Bleue + feminine robe.
- 3Shopping
Tu préfères le bleu marine ?
Do you prefer navy blue?
Bleu marine.
Mistakes English speakers make with bleu(e)
Incorrect: Une robe bleu.
Correct: Une robe bleue.
Feminine nouns take bleue.
Incorrect: Un ciel blue.
Correct: Un ciel bleu.
Use bleu, not English blue.
Good to know
Bleu-blanc-rouge is the French flag shorthand. Fromage bleu is blue cheese. Être bleu can mean to be a novice — different from the color.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing paint
ChatPal
Mur blanc ou mur bleu ?
White wall or blue wall?
You
Bleu clair, pas trop foncé.
Light blue, not too dark.
ChatPal
OK, on teste un échantillon.
OK, we'll test a sample.
You
Parfait.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blue" in French
How do you say blue in French?
Bleu / bleue.
When do I use bleue?
With feminine nouns: une voiture bleue.
How do you say navy blue?
Bleu marine.
How do you pronounce bleu?
bluh.
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