English–French

“green” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛʁ/

Example

Le jardin est vert.

The garden is green.

Illustration for vert (green)

How to say “green” in French

“Green” in French is vert.

A fresh leaf-green color that also suggests something still unripe or inexperienced.

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

Example sentences with vert

Le conducteur a attendu le feu vert pour passer.

The driver waited for the green light to go.

Tips for using vert

  • As a color adjective, vert usually follows the noun, as in une robe verte, while le vert uses the color as a noun.

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