blanc

Definitions of blanc
  1. noun
    a man who is White
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    blanche
    a member of the Caucasoid race
    homme
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
  2. noun
    meat carved from the breast of a fowl
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    portion
    an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
  3. noun
    drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
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    blanchisserie
    garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
    linge
    white goods or clothing made with linen cloth
    linge de bain
    linens for use in the bathroom
    draps
    linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases)
    linge de table
    linens for the dining table
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    articles
    textiles or clothing and related merchandise
  4. noun
    the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
    synonyms: blancheur
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    noir
    the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
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    couleur achromatique
    a color lacking hue; white or grey or black
  5. noun
    a member of the Caucasoid race
    synonyms: blanche
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    blanche
    a woman who is White
    type of:
    homme, individu, mortel, être
    a human being
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