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Which of the following French phrases correctly describes a 'yellow bag'?
Which of the following French phrases correctly describes a 'yellow bag'?
- Une jaune sac
- Un jaune sac
- Un sac jaune (correct)
- Une sac jaune
How would you say 'a black pen' in French, assuming 'pen' is masculine?
How would you say 'a black pen' in French, assuming 'pen' is masculine?
- Une stylo noire
- Une noir stylo
- Un stylo noir (correct)
- Un noir stylo
Which of the following phrases would be correct for 'a white board,' knowing that 'board' (tableau) is masculine?
Which of the following phrases would be correct for 'a white board,' knowing that 'board' (tableau) is masculine?
- Un tableau blanc (correct)
- Une tableau blanche
- Un blanc tableau
- Une blanche tableau
If 'règle' (ruler) is feminine, how would you say 'a green ruler' in French?
If 'règle' (ruler) is feminine, how would you say 'a green ruler' in French?
How would you describe 'a blue car,' knowing that 'car' (voiture) is feminine?
How would you describe 'a blue car,' knowing that 'car' (voiture) is feminine?
Which color does NOT change its ending to agree with a feminine noun?
Which color does NOT change its ending to agree with a feminine noun?
Which of these colors remains the same regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes?
Which of these colors remains the same regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes?
How would you say 'a brown bag' regardless of the bag's gender?
How would you say 'a brown bag' regardless of the bag's gender?
Which phrase correctly describes 'pink erasers' (gommes) assuming 'gommes' is feminine plural?
Which phrase correctly describes 'pink erasers' (gommes) assuming 'gommes' is feminine plural?
How do you say 'green books' in French if 'books' (livres) is masculine plural?
How do you say 'green books' in French if 'books' (livres) is masculine plural?
If 'pencil cases' (trousses) is feminine plural, what is the correct way to say 'blue pencil cases'?
If 'pencil cases' (trousses) is feminine plural, what is the correct way to say 'blue pencil cases'?
How would you describe 'white calculators' if 'calculators' (calculatrices) is feminine plural?
How would you describe 'white calculators' if 'calculators' (calculatrices) is feminine plural?
Which of the following phrases is correct for 'brown rulers' (règles), knowing that 'règles' is feminine plural?
Which of the following phrases is correct for 'brown rulers' (règles), knowing that 'règles' is feminine plural?
You want to say 'orange erasers'. Erasers are feminine plural (gommes). Which option is correct?
You want to say 'orange erasers'. Erasers are feminine plural (gommes). Which option is correct?
How do you say 'purple notebooks' if 'notebooks' (cahiers) is masculine plural?
How do you say 'purple notebooks' if 'notebooks' (cahiers) is masculine plural?
Select the correct phrase for 'grey pencils', knowing that 'pencils' (crayons) is masculine plural.
Select the correct phrase for 'grey pencils', knowing that 'pencils' (crayons) is masculine plural.
Given that 'pommes' (apples) is feminine plural, how would you say 'green apples'?
Given that 'pommes' (apples) is feminine plural, how would you say 'green apples'?
If 'bananas' (bananes) is feminine plural, how would you say 'yellow bananas' in French?
If 'bananas' (bananes) is feminine plural, how would you say 'yellow bananas' in French?
Which phrase correctly describes 'black bags,' knowing that 'bags' (sacs) is masculine plural?
Which phrase correctly describes 'black bags,' knowing that 'bags' (sacs) is masculine plural?
You want to say 'purple notebooks'. Notebooks are masculine plural (cahiers). Which option is correct?
You want to say 'purple notebooks'. Notebooks are masculine plural (cahiers). Which option is correct?
Flashcards
French Color Word Order
French Color Word Order
In French, the word order is 'noun + color'.
Feminine Color Agreement
Feminine Color Agreement
For feminine nouns, add an 'e' to the end of the color.
Invariant Colors
Invariant Colors
Some colors don't change, even for feminine nouns.
Plural Color Agreement
Plural Color Agreement
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Feminine Plural Colors
Feminine Plural Colors
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'Marron' Plural
'Marron' Plural
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Un stylo bleu
Un stylo bleu
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Un sac rouge
Un sac rouge
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Un crayon jaune
Un crayon jaune
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Une ribbon bleue
Une ribbon bleue
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Une trousse verte
Une trousse verte
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Une règle noire
Une règle noire
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Une règle rose
Une règle rose
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Une gomme blanche
Une gomme blanche
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Une calculatrice violette
Une calculatrice violette
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Une calculatrice marron
Une calculatrice marron
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Des livres verts
Des livres verts
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Des cahiers violets
Des cahiers violets
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Des trousses bleues
Des trousses bleues
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Des calculatrices blanches
Des calculatrices blanches
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Study Notes
- This lesson is about colors and color endings in French
- The lesson includes pronunciation practice
Word Order
- In French, the word order is "noun + color," unlike English where it's "color + noun"
- Example: "A blue pen" in French is "un stylo bleu" (a pen blue)
- This word order applies to masculine nouns like "un stylo" (a pen), "un sac" (a bag), and "un crayon" (a pencil)
- A red bag is "un sac rouge"
- A yellow pencil is "un crayon jaune"
Feminine Nouns
- For feminine nouns, an extra "e" is often added to the end of the color
- Example: "A blue ribbon" is "un ruban bleu," but "A blue ribbon" (feminine) is "une ribbon bleue"
- A green pencil case: Une trousse verte
- A black ruler: Une règle noire
Colors That Don't Change
- Some colors don't change their ending, even for feminine nouns
- Rose" (pink) doesn't change because it already ends in "e"
- Marron" (brown) never changes, regardless of gender or number
- A pink ruler: Une règle rose
- A white rubber: Une gomme blanche
- A purple calculator: Une calculatrice violette
- A brown calculator: Une calculatrice marron
Color Summary (Masculine & Feminine)
- Jaune (yellow): No change for feminine
- Rouge (red): No change for feminine
- Rose (pink): No change for feminine
- Bleu (blue): Bleue (feminine)
- Vert (green): Verte (feminine)
- Noir (black): Noire (feminine)
- Gris (grey): Grise (feminine)
- Blanc (white): Blanche (feminine)
- Violet (purple): Violette (feminine)
- Marron (brown): No change for feminine
- Orange (orange): No change for feminine
Plural Forms
- For plural items, add an "s" to the end of the color
- Green books: Des livres verts
- Purple exercise books: Des cahiers violets
- If the noun is feminine and plural, add both "e" (for feminine) and "s" (for plural) to the color
- Blue pencil cases: Des trousses bleues
- White calculators: Des calculatrices blanches
Plural Exceptions
- Marron (brown) remains unchanged in the plural
- Brown rulers: Des règles marron
Plural Color Summary (Masculine & Feminine)
- Jaune (yellow): Jaunes
- Rouge (red): Rouges
- Rose (pink): Roses
- Bleu (blue): Bleus / Bleues (feminine)
- Vert (green): Verts / Vertes (feminine)
- Noir (black): Noirs / Noires (feminine)
- Gris (grey): Grises (feminine)
- Blanc (white): Blancs / Blanches (feminine)
- Violet (purple): Violets / Violettes (feminine)
- Marron (brown): Marron (no change)
- Orange (orange): Oranges
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