French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
gris
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁi/
Meaning
- adjectivegray
Example
Il porte un manteau gris.
He is wearing a gray coat.
More examples
Les cheveux de ma mère sont gris.
My mother's hair is gray.
Core concept
The soft, subdued color of ash or weathered wood, neither dark nor light.
Common phrases
manteau gris
gray coat
pull gris
gray sweater
cheveux gris
gray hair
Similar words
foncé: A deep, dark shade with a rich, weighty character.
pâle: A faint, delicate shade with a soft, gentle quality.
clair: A bright, light shade with a clear, airy appearance.
Definition in French
Couleur intermédiaire entre le noir et le blanc, évoquant la cendre.
Word origin
The French adjective gris is inherited through Old French from a Germanic source, with related forms in several West Germanic languages.
Usage tips
- The final s is silent in masculine gris, but grise and grises are pronounced with a final z sound.