English–French

“white” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/blɑ̃/

Example

La chemise est blanche.

The shirt is white.

Illustration for blanc (white)

How to say “white” in French

“White” in French is blanc.

A clean white surface catching light, from fresh snow to a folded shirt.

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

Example sentences with blanc

Elle porte un manteau blanc.

She is wearing a white coat.

Tips for using blanc

  • As an adjective, blanc agrees with the noun: masculine blanc becomes feminine blanche, with a pronounced sh sound in the feminine form.

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