- French to English
l'olive
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
2. (invariable) (color)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
a. olive
Ce canapé olive est si terne. Achetons-en un nouveau !This olive couch is so drab. Let's buy a new one!
b. olive-green (adjective placed before the noun)
Sandrine porte un imperméable olive.Sandrine is wearing an olive-green raincoat.
c. olive green (adjective placed after the verb)
Tous les appareils électroménagers de cette cuisine sont olive !All of the appliances in this kitchen are olive green!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
3. (color)
a. olive
L’olive était une couleur très populaire il y a quelques décennies.Olive was a very popular color a few decades ago.
b. olive green
On dit que l'olive est une couleur très tendance pour la mode automnale cette année.They say that olive green is a trendy color for fall fashions this year.
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