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"Yellow" in French: jaune
jaune
Yellow in French is jaune for both genders: un mur jaune, une robe jaune. Jaune citron is lemon yellow. Plurals: jaunes.
Choosing paint
On peint le salon en jaune doux.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce jaune
Say it
zhohn
/ʒon/
Jaune: zhohn, soft j like measure; nasal one syllable.
"Yellow" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jaune | yellow Color. | Color. |
| jaune clair / foncé | light / dark yellow Shades. | Shades. |
| jaune citron | lemon yellow Bright shade. | Bright shade. |
| des pages jaunes | yellow pages Set phrase (directory). | Set phrase (directory). |
How to use jaune in real life
- 1Choosing paint
On peint le salon en jaune doux.
We'll paint the living room a soft yellow.
En jaune.
- 2Street scene
Le taxi jaune s'arrête devant l'hôtel.
The yellow taxi stops in front of the hotel.
Taxi jaune.
- 3Market flowers
Ces tulipes jaunes sont magnifiques.
These yellow tulips are gorgeous.
Jaunes plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with jaune
Incorrect: Une robe jaunee.
Correct: Une robe jaune.
Jaune stays jaune for feminine — no extra e.
Incorrect: Un mur yellow.
Correct: Un mur jaune.
Use jaune, not English yellow.
Good to know
The Tour de France yellow jersey is le maillot jaune. Postal and service branding sometimes use jaune too — context is visual, not grammar.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a raincoat
ChatPal
Le jaune ressort bien sous la pluie.
Yellow really stands out in the rain.
You
Oui, je prends le ciré jaune.
Yes — I'll take the yellow raincoat.
ChatPal
Il y a aussi un jaune plus clair.
There's also a lighter yellow.
You
Non, celui-ci me va.
No — this one suits me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Yellow" in French
How do you say yellow in French?
Jaune.
Does jaune change for gender?
No — jaune for m/f; plural jaunes.
How do you say lemon yellow?
Jaune citron.
How do you pronounce jaune?
zhohn.
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