French word

palette

Pronunciation

IPA/palɛt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpalette

Example

Quelle palette de couleurs préfères-tu pour le logo ?

Which color palette do you prefer for the logo?

Illustration for palette (palette)

More examples

J'ai choisi une palette de couleurs pastel pour la chambre.

I selected a pastel color palette for the room.

Core concept

A compact array of chosen hues that sets the visual direction of a project.

Common phrases

  • palette de couleurs

    palette of colors

  • palette harmonieuse

    harmonious palette of colors

  • palette de couleurs vives

    palette of vivid colors

Similar words

couleur: An individual color, such as red or blue.
nuance: A subtle difference in color or meaning.
gamme: A range or set of colors offered for a specific use or product.

Definition in French

Tableau ou nuancier de couleurs organisé pour guider le choix chromatique d'un objet ou d'un projet.

Word origin

The French noun palette was borrowed from Italian paletta, meaning a small board, and came to denote a painter's board and then an organized range of colors.

Usage tips

  • "Palette de couleurs" makes the color meaning explicit because palette can also refer to a goods-handling pallet in French.

Other meanings

  • palletnoun

Opposites

  • monochromiemonochromynoun

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