color

• Adjectif anglais désignant ce qui a une couleur ou qui se rapporte à la couleur, souvent utilisé pour décrire une teinte ou un ton ; équivalent de l'orthographe britannique 'colour' dans son sens adjectival.

The American English spelling of 'colour', used to describe the hue or shade of something.

1. Having colorA1formal

   Possessing a particular hue or shade, not black, white, or gray.

   coloré

   • She wore a bright color dress to the party.
   • The color photograph captured the sunset beautifully.
   • He prefers color illustrations over black and white ones.

   Synonymeschromaticcolored

   Antonymesachromaticblackcolorlessfadedgrayneutralpalewhite

2. Relating to raceB2formal

   Pertaining to people who are not white, often used in historical or social contexts.

   relatif à la race / de couleur

   • The color community faced significant discrimination in the past.
   • He studied the history of color populations in the region.
   • Color individuals were often denied basic rights.

   Synonymesracial

• Propriété d'un objet résultant de la façon dont il réfléchit ou émet la lumière, souvent perçue comme une teinte, un ton ou une nuance.

A noun referring to the property of an object that results from the way it reflects or emits light, often perceived as hue, shade, or tone.

1. Visual propertyA1formal

   The property of an object that produces different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

   couleur (propriété visuelle)

   • Red is my favorite color.
   • The color of the sky changed at sunset.
   • She painted the room in bright colors.

   Synonymeschromacolorationhueshadetinttone

2. Pigment or dyeA2formal

   A substance used to give something a particular hue.

   colorant, matière colorante

   • He bought some color for the walls.
   • The artist mixed different colors on the palette.
   • This fabric holds color well after washing.

   Synonymescoloringdyedyestuffhuepaintpigmentstaintint

3. Vividness or interestB2informal

   Interest, excitement, or vividness in something.

   Couleur (sens figuré)

   • Her stories add color to the dull meetings.
   • The festival brought color to the small town.
   • His personality gives color to the team.

   Synonymesexcitementflavorinterestlivelinesspiquancyrichnessspicevarietyvividnesszest

   Antonymesblandnessdullnessflatnessmonotonytedium

4. Skin toneB1formal

   The shade of a person's skin, often used in discussions of race.

   couleur de peau

   • People of all colors are welcome here.
   • Discrimination based on color is illegal.
   • She has a beautiful natural skin color.

   Synonymescoloringcomplexionpigmentation

• Appliquer ou ajouter une couleur à quelque chose, ou influencer ou déformer quelque chose d'une certaine manière.

A verb meaning to add or apply color to something, or to influence or distort something in a particular way.

1. Add color to somethingA1formalamerican

   To apply color to something, such as a drawing or fabric.

   colorier

   • She colored the picture with bright crayons.
   • He colored the walls of his room blue.
   • The children love to color in their coloring books.

   Synonymescolorizedyepaintpigmentshadestaintingetintwash

   Antonymesbleachdecolorizefadepalewhiten

2. Influence or distortB2formal

   To influence someone's opinion or judgment, often in a biased way.

   Influencer (de manière biaisée)

   • His personal experiences colored his view of the situation.
   • Don't let your emotions color your decision.
   • The media coverage colored public perception of the event.

   Synonymesbiasdistortinfluenceprejudiceskewslantswaytainttwistwarp

3. Blush or become redB2informal

   To become red in the face due to embarrassment or emotion.

   Rougir

   • She colored slightly when he complimented her.
   • He colored with embarrassment after the mistake.
   • The child colored at the unexpected attention.

   Synonymesblushcrimsonflushredden

   Antonymesblanchbleachpalewhiten

Variantes phrasalcolor in