paper white

• Qualifie quelque chose d'extrêmement pâle ou blanc, souvent utilisé pour décrire le teint d'une personne très pâle à cause d'une maladie, d'un choc ou de la peur.

Describing something that is extremely pale or white in color, often used to refer to skin tone when someone is very pale due to illness, shock, or fear.

1. Very pale whiteB1informal

   Describing a color that is as white as paper, often used for skin or objects.

   blanc comme du papier

   • Her face turned paper white when she heard the news.
   • The walls were painted a paper white shade.
   • He looked paper white after the long illness.

2. Plant nameB2formal

   A type of flowering plant (Narcissus papyraceus) with white flowers, often grown indoors in winter.

   Narcisse papyracé

   • She bought a pot of paper whites for the living room.
   • Paper whites bloom beautifully in early spring.
   • The paper white plant requires minimal care to thrive.