Les couleurs dans la mode, la decoration et le design
| Anglais | Francais | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| a beige trench coat | un trench beige | She wore a classic beige trench coat. |
| a cream blouse | un chemisier creme | The cream blouse goes with everything. |
| an ivory wedding dress | une robe de mariee ivoire | She chose an ivory wedding dress. |
| tan leather boots | des bottes en cuir brun clair | I love those tan leather boots. |
| a camel coat | un manteau camel | A camel coat is a wardrobe staple. |
| khaki pants / trousers | un pantalon kaki | He wears khaki pants to work. |
| a taupe handbag | un sac a main taupe | This taupe handbag matches any outfit. |
| an off-white shirt | une chemise blanc casse | An off-white shirt looks less harsh. |
| a champagne evening gown | une robe de soiree champagne | The champagne evening gown was stunning. |
| nude heels | des escarpins couleur chair | Nude heels elongate your legs. |
| Anglais | Francais | Contexte |
|---|---|---|
| neutral tones | tons neutres | The room is decorated in neutral tones. |
| earth tones | tons terre / couleurs naturelles | Earth tones create a warm atmosphere. |
| a beige carpet | une moquette beige | The beige carpet brightens the room. |
| cream-colored walls | murs couleur creme | We painted cream-colored walls. |
| an ivory throw pillow | un coussin decoratif ivoire | Add ivory throw pillows for contrast. |
| a taupe sofa | un canape taupe | The taupe sofa is very versatile. |
| linen curtains | des rideaux en lin | Linen curtains in sand tones. |
| a warm color palette | une palette de couleurs chaudes | We chose a warm color palette. |
| an accent wall | un mur d'accent | The accent wall is deep taupe. |
| to match / to complement | assortir / completer | The cushions complement the rug. |
| Anglais | Francais | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| to paint | peindre | We painted the bedroom in soft beige. |
| to dye | teindre | She dyed the fabric a warm cream. |
| to fade | decolorer / faner | The curtains faded to a pale beige. |
| to stain | teinter (bois) | We stained the wood a light tan. |
| to bleach | decolorer / blanchir | The sun bleached the fabric. |
| matte / matt | mat | I prefer a matte beige finish. |
| glossy | brillant | A glossy cream paint for the kitchen. |
| satin | satine | Satin finish in champagne tones. |
| textured | texture | Textured beige wallpaper. |
Dialogue 1 — Shopping pour des vetements :
Client : "I'm looking for a neutral-colored jacket. Do you have anything in beige or camel?"
Vendeur : "We have this beautiful camel wool coat, and also a lighter option in cream. Would you like to try them on?"
Client : "The camel one looks lovely. Does it come in a darker shade, like taupe?"
Vendeur : "Let me check. We do have it in a warm taupe — it's very popular this season."
Dialogue 2 — Chez le decorateur :
Client : "We want to redecorate our living room with a warm, neutral color palette."
Decorateur : "I'd suggest cream walls with taupe accents. For the sofa, a soft beige linen would look stunning."
Client : "What about the curtains?"
Decorateur : "I'd go with champagne-colored curtains in a satin finish — they'll catch the light beautifully."
1. The bride wore an silk dress. (ivoire)
2. We painted the nursery in tones. (doux, creme)
3. His loafers matched his belt perfectly. (brun clair)
4. The throw blanket adds warmth to the room. (camel)
5. She prefers tones over bright colors. (neutre)