violet, pourpre
purple
Il se tenait sous un ciel violet dans sa chemise violette.
He was standing under a purple sky in his purple shirt.
GRAMMAR NOTE
Earlier this week, we explained that adjectives often add an e to become feminine, but that there would be exceptions. The color purple, or violet in French, is among them. Words that end in et often double the t before adding the e.
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 purple in French and more with our Colors Quiz.