couleur

Definitions of couleur
  1. noun
    a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
    synonyms: coloration
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    nuance, teinte
    a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
    couleur chromatique, couleur spectrale
    a color that has hue
    couleur achromatique
    a color lacking hue; white or grey or black
    coloration, coloris
    appearance with regard to color
    teint
    the coloring of a person's face
    nuance, teinte
    a pale or subdued color
    noir
    the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
    blanc, blancheur
    the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
    gris
    a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
    rouge, rougeur
    red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
    teinte jaune, ton jaune
    yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
    rose
    a light shade of red
    teinte marron
    an orange of low brightness and saturation
    blond, blondeur
    the property of having a naturally light complexion
    pâleur
    unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
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    propriété visuelle
    an attribute of vision
  2. noun
    interest and variety and intensity
    synonyms: vivacité, éclat
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    intérêt
    the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
  3. noun
    playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color
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    carte à jouer
    one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games
  4. noun
    the act of dyeing or tinting one's hair
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    coloration
    the act of giving a light tint to the hair
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    colorant, coloration
    the act or process of changing the color of something
  5. noun
    a dye or tint for the hair
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    colorant, coloration
    a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint
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    colorant, matière colorante, teinture
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
  6. noun
    an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
    synonyms: apparence, semblant
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    dissimulation, prétexte
    an artful or simulated semblance
    camouflage
    an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
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    apparance, aspect visuel
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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