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"White" in French: blanc / blanche
blanc / blanche
White in French is blanc (m) or blanche (f): un mur blanc, une robe blanche. Vin blanc is white wine. Plurals: blancs / blanches.
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How to pronounce blanc / blanche
Say it
blahn / blahnhsh
/blɑ̃/ /blɑ̃ʃ/
Blanc: blahn (nasal; final c silent). Blanche: blahnhsh — you hear the ch.
"White" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| blanc / blanche | white Color agreement. | Color agreement. |
| vin blanc | white wine Drinks. | Drinks. |
| en blanc | in white Clothing. | Clothing. |
| nuit blanche | sleepless night Idiom with blanche. | Idiom with blanche. |
How to use blanc / blanche in real life
- 1Wine list
Je prends un verre de vin blanc.
I'll take a glass of white wine.
Vin blanc.
- 2Laundry
Sépare le linge blanc du couleur.
Separate the white laundry from the colors.
Linge blanc.
- 3Outfit
Elle choisit une chemise blanche pour l'entretien.
She's choosing a white shirt for the interview.
Blanche with chemise.
Mistakes English speakers make with blanc / blanche
Incorrect: Une robe blanc.
Correct: Une robe blanche.
Feminine: blanche.
Incorrect: Un mur white.
Correct: Un mur blanc.
Use blanc, not English white.
Good to know
Nuit blanche means a sleepless night and also all-night cultural festivals. Cheque en blanc is a blank check — different sense of blanc.
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Picking paint
ChatPal
Le blanc éclatant ou un blanc cassé ?
Bright white or an off-white?
You
Un blanc cassé pour le salon.
An off-white for the living room.
ChatPal
Et les plinthes en blanc pur ?
And the baseboards in pure white?
You
Oui, ça contraste bien.
Yes — that contrasts nicely.
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FAQ
Common questions about "White" in French
How do you say white in French?
Blanc / blanche.
How do you say white wine?
Vin blanc.
How does blanc agree?
Blanche (f), blancs / blanches (plural).
How do you pronounce blanc?
blahn; blanche is blahnhsh.
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