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"Green" in French: vert(e)
vert(e)
Green in French is vert (m) or verte (f): un pull vert, une robe verte. Un feu vert is a green light. Plurals: verts / vertes.
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How to pronounce vert(e)
Say it
vair / vairt
/vɛʁ/ /vɛʁt/
Vert: vair (like air with v). Verte: vairt — you hear the t.
"Green" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vert / verte | green Color agreement. | Color agreement. |
| un feu vert | a green light Traffic or permission. | Traffic or permission. |
| vert clair / foncé | light / dark green Shades. | Shades. |
| des légumes verts | green vegetables Food. | Food. |
How to use vert(e) in real life
- 1Traffic
Attends le feu vert avant de traverser.
Wait for the green light before crossing.
Feu vert = green light.
- 2Choosing clothes
Je prends le pull vert pour ce soir.
I'll take the green sweater for tonight.
Vert after the noun.
- 3Describing a park
L'herbe est encore verte après la pluie.
The grass is still green after the rain.
Verte agrees with herbe.
Mistakes English speakers make with vert(e)
Incorrect: Une robe vert.
Correct: Une robe verte.
Feminine nouns need verte.
Incorrect: Un feu green.
Correct: Un feu vert.
Use vert, not English green.
Good to know
Donner le feu vert means to give the go-ahead. Vert is also eco slang in politics and marketing: énergie verte.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a scarf
ChatPal
Le vert te va vraiment bien.
Green really suits you.
You
Tu préfères le vert clair ou foncé ?
Do you prefer light or dark green?
ChatPal
Le vert foncé, avec ton manteau.
Dark green, with your coat.
You
Ok, je prends celui-là.
Okay, I'll take that one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Green" in French
How do you say green in French?
Vert (m) / verte (f).
How do you say green light?
Un feu vert.
How does vert agree?
Verte (f), verts / vertes (plural).
How do you pronounce vert?
vair; verte is vairt.
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