English–French

“grayness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁizaj/

Example

Il y a de la grisaille aujourd'hui.

It's gray today.

Illustration for grisaille (grayness)

How to say “grayness” in French

“Grayness” in French is grisaille.

A gray wash over a scene or day that removes sharpness and leaves a subdued, monotonous mood.

Full entry for grisaille: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with grisaille

La grisaille persistante n'incite pas à sortir.

Persistent gray weather doesn't make you want to go outside.

Tips for using grisaille

  • Grisaille names an overall condition or atmosphere, while gris directly describes a noun, as in une journée grise.

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