English–French
“shade” in French
How to say “shade” in French
“Shade” in French is ombre.
A cool, dim refuge beside a sunlit area, or the dark shape cast when light is blocked.
Example sentences with ombre
L'enfant joue à l'ombre du grand platane.
The child plays in the shade of the large plane tree.
Tips for using ombre
- In faire de l'ombre à quelqu'un, ombre is figurative and means taking attention away from someone or overshadowing them.
Other French words for “shade”
J'aime la teinte de ce mur.
I like the shade of this wall.