noir /nwˈaʁ/ · adjective · CEFR A0. French translation of "black".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Couleurs

Source term
black
Translation
noir
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form noir
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
noir + noun / It is noir
Examples
C'est noir.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Couleurs.

Example Sentences

Mon frère porte une chemise noire.

English: My brother wears a black shirt.

A1 · Colors

La chemise noire que je porte me va bien.

English: The black shirt that I am wearing fits me well.

B1 · Colors and Aesthetics

Mon chat est noir.

English: My cat is black.

A0 · colorsShapes

J'ai des chaussures noires.

English: I have black shoes.

A0 · colorsShapes

La nuit est noire et sombre.

English: The night is black and dark.

A0 · colorsShapes

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