rouge
red
Elle met la rose rouge dans le vase.
She’s putting the red rose in the vase.
GRAMMAR NOTE
You might notice that some adjectives such as rouge already end in an e. In these cases, the adjectives do not change spelling from the masculine to feminine form. They are the same for both. They do, however, continue to change for number: la rose rouge (the red rose), les roses rouges (the red roses).
TODAY
Our word is from a topic that’s perfect for beginning French students — colors, or les couleurs. If you’ll be studying French for the first time next school year or if you just need a refresher, these French words for colors are for you.
TAKE THE QUIZ
See if you remember how to say red in French and more with our Colors Quiz.