English–French
“pale” in French
How to say “pale” in French
“Pale” in French is pâle.
A face or color drained of vividness, leaving a weak, near-white impression.
Example sentences with pâle
Son teint est pâle après la maladie.
His complexion is pale after the illness.
Tips for using pâle
- For people, pâle often suggests missing blood color or a change in health, whereas blanc simply describes white.
Other French words for “pale”
Elle est devenue livide en entendant la nouvelle.
She turned pale when she heard the news.