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"Gold (color)" in French: doré(e)
doré(e)
Note: the metal: l'or (m)
Gold as a color in French is doré / dorée: un cadre doré, une robe dorée. The metal is l'or (masculine). Or also appears in jewelry talk separate from the color adjective.
Home decor
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How to pronounce doré(e)
Say it
do-RAY
/do.ʁe/
Doré: do-RAY. Dorée: do-RAY with clearer final vowel. Soft d.
"Gold (color)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| doré / dorée | gold / golden (color) Adjective. | Adjective. |
| l'or | gold (metal) The metal. | The metal. |
| en doré | in gold (color) Decor / fashion. | Decor / fashion. |
| doré à l'or fin | gold-leafed / finely gilded Objects. | Objects. |
How to use doré(e) in real life
- 1Home decor
Le miroir doré va bien dans l'entrée.
The gold mirror works well in the entryway.
Miroir doré.
- 2Party outfit
Elle porte une robe dorée ce soir.
She's wearing a gold dress tonight.
Robe dorée.
- 3Packaging
Le paquet est doré, trop classe.
The package is gold — so fancy.
Doré.
Mistakes English speakers make with doré(e)
Incorrect: Une robe doré.
Correct: Une robe dorée.
Feminine: dorée.
Incorrect: C'est gold.
Correct: C'est doré. / C'est de l'or.
Color = doré; metal = or.
Good to know
Holiday packaging loves doré. Jewelry shops talk grams of or; fashion and interiors use doré for the look without claiming real gold.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing wrapping paper
ChatPal
Rouge ou doré pour le cadeau ?
Red or gold for the gift?
You
Doré. Ça fait plus fête.
Gold. It feels more festive.
ChatPal
OK. Ce papier doré est joli.
OK. This gold paper is pretty.
You
On prend ça.
We'll take that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gold (color)" in French
How do you say gold (color) in French?
Doré / dorée.
Color vs metal?
Doré(e) for color; l'or for the metal.
When do I use dorée?
With feminine nouns: une lampe dorée.
How do you pronounce doré?
do-RAY.
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