French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Orange (color)" in French: orange
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Orange as a color in French is orange and usually invariable: un pull orange, une robe orange, des chaussures orange. Same spelling as the fruit une orange.
Buying a scarf
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How to pronounce orange
Say it
oh-RAHNZH
/ɔ.ʁɑ̃ʒ/
Orange: oh-RAHNZH. Soft j/zh at the end; nasal feel light.
"Orange (color)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| orange | orange (color) Usually invariable. | Usually invariable. |
| orange clair / foncé | light / dark orange Shades. | Shades. |
| une orange | an orange (fruit) Same word, different sense. | Same word, different sense. |
| en orange | in orange Dressed in orange. | Dressed in orange. |
How to use orange in real life
- 1Buying a scarf
Je prends l'écharpe orange.
I'll take the orange scarf.
Orange after the noun.
- 2Kids' room
Les murs orange sont un peu vifs.
The orange walls are a bit bright.
Orange invariable plural.
- 3Bike lights
Porte un gilet orange la nuit.
Wear an orange vest at night.
Gilet orange.
Mistakes English speakers make with orange
Incorrect: Une robe orangée obligatoire ici.
Correct: Une robe orange (for the basic color).
Color orange is usually invariable; orangé exists for orange-tinted but isn't required.
Incorrect: Un pull oranges.
Correct: Un pull orange.
Color orange normally doesn't take -s.
Good to know
French often keeps color adjectives from fruit names invariable: orange, marron. Context tells fruit vs color: une orange vs un pull orange.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing party decor
ChatPal
On met des ballons orange ?
Shall we put up orange balloons?
You
Oui, orange et noir pour le thème.
Yes — orange and black for the theme.
ChatPal
Ce ruban orange ira bien sur la table.
This orange ribbon will look good on the table.
You
J'en prends deux rouleaux.
I'll take two rolls.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Orange (color)" in French
How do you say orange (color) in French?
Orange (usually invariable).
Does orange agree?
As a color, usually no: des chaussures orange.
Color or fruit?
Same word: une orange (fruit) vs un pull orange (color).
How do you pronounce orange?
oh-RAHNZH.
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