French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Pink" in French: rose
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Pink in French is rose. As a color after the noun it stays invariable: des chaussures rose. You also hear rose clair or rose bonbon for shades.
Clothes shopping
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How to pronounce rose
Say it
rohz
/ʁoz/
Rose: rohz, like English rose but shorter. Soft s as z, not ss.
"Pink" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rose | pink Default color. | Default color. |
| rose clair | light pink Shade. | Shade. |
| rose bonbon | candy pink Bright shade. | Bright shade. |
| en rose | in pink Wearing pink. | Wearing pink. |
How to use rose in real life
- 1Clothes shopping
Je prends le pull rose, pas le rouge.
I'll take the pink sweater, not the red one.
Rose after the noun.
- 2Kids' room
Les murs sont rose pâle.
The walls are pale pink.
Color stays rose.
- 3Bouquet choice
Tu préfères les fleurs rose ou blanches ?
Do you prefer the pink flowers or the white ones?
Rose for flower color.
Mistakes English speakers make with rose
Incorrect: Une robe rosée (for pink).
Correct: Une robe rose.
Color pink is rose; rosée means dew or rosy in other senses.
Incorrect: Des chaussures roses (strict learner rule debate).
Correct: Des chaussures rose (invariable color).
Many speakers say roses; textbooks often keep color adjectives invariable after the noun.
Good to know
Rose is both the flower and the color. Context usually clears it: une rose vs un pull rose. Fashion talk loves precise shades: rose poudré, rose fluo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a party outfit
ChatPal
Tu mets le rose ou le noir ?
Are you wearing the pink or the black?
You
Le rose. Il est plus joyeux.
The pink. It's more cheerful.
ChatPal
Bien vu. Ton rouge à lèvres rose colle bien.
Nice call. Your pink lipstick matches.
You
Merci, on y va ?
Thanks — shall we go?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pink" in French
How do you say pink in French?
Rose.
Does rose agree?
As a color after the noun, it is often invariable: des sacs rose.
Pink or the flower?
Same word; context decides: une rose (flower) vs rose (color).
How do you pronounce rose?
rohz.
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