How Do You Say “Pink” in French? 🌸🇫🇷

If you’re learning French colours, you’ll definitely want to know how to say “pink.”

The Word for “Pink” in French

The word “pink” in French is rose (pronounced rohz).

Example

  • Elle adorait porter son chemisier rose.
    She loved to wear her pink blouse.



“Rose” as a Noun

The word rose can also be used as a noun meaning “a rose.”

Example

  • Il lui a acheté une douzaine de roses.
    He bought her a dozen roses.

So, rose in French can mean both the colour pink and the flower rose.


🌱 Rooted in Meaning

The French word rose comes from the Latin rosa, meaning “rose” — the flower. The colour name originally referred to the typical shade of rose petals.


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