Colors are an essential part of everyday communication and can be quite fun to learn in a new language. In French, colors are used to describe objects, clothing, nature, and more. Let’s begin by exploring some common colors in French and their corresponding English translations.
- Rouge – Red
- Bleu – Blue
- Vert – Green
- Jaune – Yellow
- Orange – Orange
- Rose – Pink
- Violet – Purple
- Marron – Brown
- Blanc – White
- Noir – Black
- Gris – Gray
Presentation:
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Rouge – Red: Show an image of a red apple or a red car. Say, “En français, la couleur rouge se dit ‘rouge’.”
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Bleu – Blue: Display a picture of the sky or the sea. Say, “Le ciel est bleu. En français, ‘blue’ se dit ‘bleu’.”
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Vert – Green: Show an image of grass or a tree. Say, “Les feuilles des arbres sont vertes. En français, ‘green’ se dit ‘vert’.”
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Jaune – Yellow: Display a picture of the sun or a banana. Say, “Le soleil est jaune. En français, ‘yellow’ se dit ‘jaune’.”
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Orange – Orange: Show an image of an orange fruit. Say, “L’orange est de couleur orange. En français, ‘orange’ se dit ‘orange’.”
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Rose – Pink: Display an image of pink flowers. Say, “Les fleurs roses sont belles. En français, ‘pink’ se dit ‘rose’.”
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Violet – Purple: Show a picture of a purple flower. Say, “La fleur violette est jolie. En français, ‘purple’ se dit ‘violet’.”
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Marron – Brown: Display an image of a brown teddy bear. Say, “L’ours en peluche est marron. En français, ‘brown’ se dit ‘marron’.”
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Blanc – White: Show a picture of snow or a white cloud. Say, “La neige est blanche. En français, ‘white’ se dit ‘blanc’.”
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Noir – Black: Display an image of a black cat. Say, “Le chat est noir. En français, ‘black’ se dit ‘noir’.”
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Gris – Gray: Show an image of a gray elephant. Say, “L’éléphant est gris. En français, ‘gray’ se dit ‘gris’.”
Practice:
- Show images of various objects in different colors and ask students to name the color in French.
- Provide a worksheet with pictures of objects and blank spaces for students to write the corresponding French color names.
Application:
- Have a “Color Hunt” activity where students identify and name colors of objects in the classroom.
- Ask students to describe their favorite color using the vocabulary learned.
Colors are an essential part of everyday communication, and learning them in French will help you describe the world around you. By practicing and using these color words, you’ll be better equipped to have conversations and express yourself in French.
Homework:
- Create a collage of pictures from magazines or online, labeling each picture with the appropriate French color name.
- Write a short paragraph describing your favorite color using the vocabulary learned in this lesson.