French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
brune
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁyn/
Meaning
- adjectivebrunette
Example
Elle est brune.
She is brunette.
More examples
J'ai vu une femme brune au café hier.
I saw a brunette woman at the cafe yesterday.
Core concept
A dark, warm brown appearance that can describe both a person or object and the drink bearing that color.
Common phrases
femme brune
brunette woman
bière brune
dark beer
robe brune
brown dress
Similar words
brun: A deep, subdued shade of dark brown.
marron: A medium chestnut brown with a slight reddish tint.
châtain: A light reddish brown often used for hair.
noisette: A light brown blending yellow and reddish tones, like a hazelnut.
Definition in French
Féminin de l'adjectif brun, signifiant une teinte brune pour les cheveux, les vêtements, la peau ou une boisson.
Word origin
The adjective brune comes from Old French brun, whose Germanic ancestor *brūnaz is also related to the source of English brown.
Usage tips
- In informal usage, une brune can refer to a brown-haired woman or a dark beer, so context identifies the intended noun.
Other meanings
- brown alenoun
Opposites
- blondeblondeadjective
- clairelight-coloredadjective
Related words
- brunirturn brownverb
- brunâtrebrownishadjective