English–French

“tawny” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fov/

Example

Le chien est fauve.

The dog is tawny.

Illustration for fauve (tawny)

How to say “tawny” in French

“Tawny” in French is fauve.

Warm ochre-brown fur catching the light, rather than a plain dark brown.

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

Example sentences with fauve

Le chat a les yeux fauves et le pelage doux.

The cat has tawny eyes and soft fur.

Tips for using fauve

  • Fauve is especially natural for animal coats and some leather, whereas marron or beige is more usual for many clothes and skin tones.

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