How To Say Pink In French

Learning colors in a new language can be fun and useful. Colors are everywhere, and knowing how to say them helps describe things and express yourself better. In French, the word for “pink” is a common and cheerful color name that you might want to learn first.

This article will teach you how to say “pink” in French, share different ways to use it, explain how to respond when someone mentions it, and give exercises to practice. By the end, you’ll be ready to use “pink” in everyday conversations. Let’s begin!

Ways to Say Pink in French

In French, “pink” is mostly referred to as “rose.” However, there are several ways to describe pink shades depending on the context, such as clothing, makeup, or art. Below are 25 ways to say “pink” in French, with examples and meanings.

1. Rose

Pronunciation: (roz)
Meaning: Pink (general term)
In a Sentence:

• J’ai acheté une robe rose. (I bought a pink dress.)
• Les fleurs roses sont magnifiques. (The pink flowers are beautiful.)

2. Rosé

Pronunciation: (ro-zay)
Meaning: Pinkish (often for wine)
In a Sentence:

• J’aime le vin rosé en été. (I like rosé wine in summer.)
• Le ciel est rosé au coucher du soleil. (The sky is pinkish at sunset.)

3. Rose pâle

Pronunciation: (roz pahl)
Meaning: Pale pink
In a Sentence:

• Elle porte un chemisier rose pâle. (She is wearing a pale pink blouse.)
• La chambre est peinte en rose pâle. (The room is painted pale pink.)

4. Rose vif

Pronunciation: (roz veef)
Meaning: Bright pink
In a Sentence:

• Ses chaussures sont rose vif. (Her shoes are bright pink.)
• J’aime les fleurs de couleur rose vif. (I love bright pink flowers.)

5. Rose bonbon

Pronunciation: (roz bon-bon)
Meaning: Candy pink
In a Sentence:

• Le gâteau est décoré en rose bonbon. (The cake is decorated in candy pink.)
• Elle a un sac à main rose bonbon. (She has a candy pink handbag.)

6. Vieux rose

Pronunciation: (vuh roz)
Meaning: Dusty pink
In a Sentence:

• La nappe est vieux rose. (The tablecloth is dusty pink.)
• Ses rideaux sont vieux rose. (Her curtains are dusty pink.)

7. Rose pastel

Pronunciation: (roz pas-tel)
Meaning: Pastel pink
In a Sentence:

• Les murs de la crèche sont rose pastel. (The nursery walls are pastel pink.)
• Elle a peint son carnet en rose pastel. (She painted her notebook pastel pink.)

8. Rose tendre

Pronunciation: (roz tahndr)
Meaning: Soft pink
In a Sentence:

• Elle aime les roses de couleur rose tendre. (She likes soft pink roses.)
• Les draps sont rose tendre. (The sheets are soft pink.)

9. Rose fuchsia

Pronunciation: (roz fuh-sha)
Meaning: Fuchsia pink
In a Sentence:

• Elle a acheté une robe rose fuchsia. (She bought a fuchsia pink dress.)
• Ses ongles sont peints en rose fuchsia. (Her nails are painted fuchsia pink.)

10. Rose saumon

Pronunciation: (roz so-mon)
Meaning: Salmon pink
In a Sentence:

• La peinture est rose saumon. (The paint is salmon pink.)
• Elle a un foulard rose saumon. (She has a salmon pink scarf.)

11. Rose clair

Pronunciation: (roz kler)
Meaning: Light pink
In a Sentence:

• Mon pull est rose clair. (My sweater is light pink.)
• Les nuages sont rose clair au lever du soleil. (The clouds are light pink at sunrise.)

12. Rose foncé

Pronunciation: (roz fon-say)
Meaning: Dark pink
In a Sentence:

• Elle porte une jupe rose foncé. (She is wearing a dark pink skirt.)
• Ses lèvres sont teintées de rose foncé. (Her lips are tinted dark pink.)

13. Rose brillant

Pronunciation: (roz bree-yan)
Meaning: Shiny pink
In a Sentence:

• Le papier cadeau est rose brillant. (The wrapping paper is shiny pink.)
• Sa robe de soirée est rose brillant. (Her evening dress is shiny pink.)

14. Rose électrique

Pronunciation: (roz eh-lek-treek)
Meaning: Electric pink
In a Sentence:

• Les lumières sont rose électrique. (The lights are electric pink.)
• Son sac à dos est rose électrique. (Her backpack is electric pink.)

15. Rose dragée

Pronunciation: (roz dra-zhay)
Meaning: Sugary pink
In a Sentence:

• Le ruban est rose dragée. (The ribbon is sugary pink.)
• Les bonbons sont en rose dragée. (The candies are in sugary pink.)

16. Rose nacré

Pronunciation: (roz nah-kray)
Meaning: Pearly pink
In a Sentence:

• Son collier a des perles rose nacré. (Her necklace has pearly pink pearls.)
• La peinture de la voiture est rose nacré. (The car’s paint is pearly pink.)

17. Rose des bois

Pronunciation: (roz day bwah)
Meaning: Woodland pink
In a Sentence:

• Les fleurs sauvages sont rose des bois. (The wildflowers are woodland pink.)
• Elle a choisi un bouquet rose des bois. (She chose a woodland pink bouquet.)

18. Rose éclatant

Pronunciation: (roz eh-klah-tan)
Meaning: Radiant pink
In a Sentence:

• Son sourire est aussi éclatant que le rose éclatant. (Her smile is as radiant as bright pink.)
• La décoration était rose éclatant. (The decor was radiant pink.)

19. Rose orangé

Pronunciation: (roz o-ran-jay)
Meaning: Orange-pink
In a Sentence:

• Le coucher de soleil est rose orangé. (The sunset is orange-pink.)
• La peinture du salon est rose orangé. (The living room paint is orange-pink.)

20. Rose corail

Pronunciation: (roz ko-rah-y)
Meaning: Coral pink
In a Sentence:

• Son rouge à lèvres est rose corail. (Her lipstick is coral pink.)
• Les coquillages sont souvent rose corail. (The seashells are often coral pink.)

21. Rose pêche

Pronunciation: (roz pesh)
Meaning: Peach pink
In a Sentence:

• Elle a une robe rose pêche pour l’été. (She has a peach pink dress for summer.)
• Le mur de la cuisine est peint en rose pêche. (The kitchen wall is painted peach pink.)

22. Rose pétale

Pronunciation: (roz peh-tal)
Meaning: Petal pink
In a Sentence:

• Ses chaussures sont rose pétale. (Her shoes are petal pink.)
• Le bouquet de mariage était composé de fleurs rose pétale. (The wedding bouquet was made of petal pink flowers.)

23. Rose tendre clair

Pronunciation: (roz tahndr klar)
Meaning: Soft light pink
In a Sentence:

• Les rideaux de la chambre sont rose tendre clair. (The bedroom curtains are soft light pink.)
• Elle préfère les vêtements de couleur rose tendre clair. (She prefers soft light pink clothes.)

24. Rose poudré

Pronunciation: (roz poo-dray)
Meaning: Powder pink
In a Sentence:

• Elle a choisi une robe rose poudré pour le bal. (She chose a powder pink dress for the prom.)
• Ses coussins sont de couleur rose poudré. (Her cushions are powder pink.)

25. Rose vif éclatant

Pronunciation: (roz veef eh-klah-tan)
Meaning: Bright and radiant pink
In a Sentence:

• Son sac à main est rose vif éclatant. (Her handbag is bright and radiant pink.)
• La peinture murale est rose vif éclatant. (The wall paint is bright and radiant pink.)

26. Rose magenta

Pronunciation: (roz mah-zhahn-tah)
Meaning: Magenta pink
In a Sentence:

• La couverture est rose magenta. (The blanket is magenta pink.)
• Elle aime les chemises de couleur rose magenta. (She likes magenta pink shirts.)

27. Rose tropical

Pronunciation: (roz tro-pee-kal)
Meaning: Tropical pink
In a Sentence:

• Les fleurs exotiques sont souvent rose tropical. (Exotic flowers are often tropical pink.)
• Ils ont décoré la fête avec des ballons rose tropical. (They decorated the party with tropical pink balloons.)

Other Ways to Say Pink in French

Here are some additional ways to describe shades of pink in French. These terms can add variety when talking about colors in different contexts, from fashion to nature.

Other Ways to Say	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentences
Rose tendre	(roz tahndr)	Soft pink	Les fleurs sont rose tendre. (The flowers are soft pink.)
Rose lumineux	(roz loo-mee-nyeuh)	Luminous pink	Son vernis à ongles est rose lumineux. (Her nail polish is luminous pink.)
Rose velouté	(roz veh-loo-tay)	Velvety pink	Les rideaux sont rose velouté. (The curtains are velvety pink.)
Rose crémeux	(roz kreh-muh)	Creamy pink	Elle porte un pull rose crémeux. (She is wearing a creamy pink sweater.)
Rose éclatant	(roz eh-klah-tan)	Radiant pink	Les lumières de la fête sont rose éclatant. (The party lights are radiant pink.)
Rose brillant	(roz bree-yan)	Shiny pink	La couverture est rose brillant. (The blanket is shiny pink.)
Rose pâle doux	(roz pahl doo)	Soft pale pink	Les murs de la chambre sont rose pâle doux. (The bedroom walls are soft pale pink.)
Rose doux	(roz doo)	Gentle pink	La robe de la mariée est rose doux. (The bride’s dress is gentle pink.)
Rose lumineux clair	(roz loo-mee-nyeuh klar)	Bright light pink	La peinture est rose lumineux clair. (The paint is bright light pink.)
Rose lumineux profond	(roz loo-mee-nyeuh proh-fon)	Deep luminous pink	Le ciel est rose lumineux profond au coucher du soleil. (The sky is deep luminous pink at sunset.)

Responses to “Pink” in French

When someone mentions “pink” in French, you can respond in different ways depending on the context. Here are some common responses that fit casual or formal conversations.

1. C’est joli !

Pronunciation: (say zho-lee)
Meaning: It’s pretty!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Cette robe est rose pâle. (This dress is pale pink.)
  Person 2: C’est joli ! (It’s pretty!)

2. J’adore cette couleur !

Pronunciation: (zhah-dor set koo-leur)
Meaning: I love this color!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Ma veste est rose vif. (My jacket is bright pink.)
  Person 2: J’adore cette couleur ! (I love this color!)

3. C’est ma couleur préférée !

Pronunciation: (say mah koo-leur pray-fay-ray)
Meaning: It’s my favorite color!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Mon sac est rose bonbon. (My bag is candy pink.)
  Person 2: C’est ma couleur préférée ! (It’s my favorite color!)

4. Quelle belle teinte !

Pronunciation: (kel bell taint)
Meaning: What a beautiful shade!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Regarde ces fleurs rose pastel. (Look at these pastel pink flowers.)
  Person 2: Quelle belle teinte ! (What a beautiful shade!)

5. Très élégant !

Pronunciation: (treh-zay-lay-gahn)
Meaning: Very elegant!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: J’ai choisi une robe rose poudré. (I chose a powder pink dress.)
  Person 2: Très élégant ! (Very elegant!)

6. Ça va bien avec…

Pronunciation: (sah vah byan ah-vek)
Meaning: It goes well with…
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Mon écharpe est rose tendre. (My scarf is soft pink.)
  Person 2: Ça va bien avec ton manteau ! (It goes well with your coat!)

7. Trop mignon !

Pronunciation: (tro mee-nyon)
Meaning: So cute!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Regarde mon carnet rose bonbon. (Look at my candy pink notebook.)
  Person 2: Trop mignon ! (So cute!)

8. C’est magnifique !

Pronunciation: (say mag-nee-feek)
Meaning: It’s magnificent!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: J’ai décoré la pièce en rose clair. (I decorated the room in light pink.)
  Person 2: C’est magnifique ! (It’s magnificent!)

9. Quelle belle idée !

Pronunciation: (kel bell ee-day)
Meaning: What a great idea!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: J’ai peint le mur en rose pêche. (I painted the wall peach pink.)
  Person 2: Quelle belle idée ! (What a great idea!)

10. Ça change tout !

Pronunciation: (sah shanz too)
Meaning: That changes everything!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: J’ai ajouté des coussins rose poudré. (I added powder pink cushions.)
  Person 2: Ça change tout ! (That changes everything!)

11. Superbe choix !

Pronunciation: (soo-pairb shwah)
Meaning: Great choice!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Mon manteau est rose foncé. (My coat is dark pink.)
  Person 2: Superbe choix ! (Great choice!)

12. Quelle couleur douce !

Pronunciation: (kel koo-leur doos)
Meaning: What a soft color!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: Les rideaux sont rose tendre. (The curtains are soft pink.)
  Person 2: Quelle couleur douce ! (What a soft color!)

13. Ça te va bien !

Pronunciation: (sah tuh vah byan)
Meaning: It looks good on you!
In a Sentence:

• Person 1: J’ai acheté un pull rose vif. (I bought a bright pink sweater.)
  Person 2: Ça te va bien ! (It looks good on you!)

Exercise to Practice Saying “Pink” in French

Complete the following sentences using the correct way to say “pink” in French. Choose from the list below:
Options: rose, rose pâle, rose vif, rose bonbon, vieux rose, rose fuchsia, rose saumon, rose clair, rose poudré, rose tendre, rose pêche, rose brillant

1. Mon t-shirt préféré est de couleur _________.
2. Le ciel au coucher du soleil devient _________.
3. Elle a choisi une robe _________ pour le bal de fin d’année.
4. Les fleurs dans le jardin sont _________ et parfumées.
5. J’adore le vernis à ongles _________ que tu portes !
6. Nous avons décoré la chambre en _________ pour une ambiance douce.
7. Les rideaux de la salle à manger sont _________ foncé.
8. Le gâteau était décoré en _________ pour l’anniversaire.
9. Elle a acheté un sac à main en cuir _________.
10. Les bonbons dans le bocal sont _________.
11. Le canapé est recouvert de tissu _________.
12. Ses baskets sont _________ et très à la mode.

Answers:

1. rose
2. rose saumon
3. rose poudré
4. rose tendre
5. rose fuchsia
6. rose clair
7. vieux rose
8. rose bonbon
9. rose brillant
10. rose pêche
11. rose pâle
12. rose vif

Meanings of Sentences:

1. My favorite T-shirt is pink.
2. The sky at sunset turns salmon pink.
3. She chose a powder pink dress for prom.
4. The flowers in the garden are soft pink and fragrant.
5. I love the fuchsia pink nail polish you’re wearing!
6. We decorated the room in light pink for a soft atmosphere.
7. The dining room curtains are dark dusty pink.
8. The cake was decorated in candy pink for the birthday.
9. She bought a shiny pink leather handbag.
10. The candies in the jar are peach pink.
11. The couch is covered with pale pink fabric.
12. Her sneakers are bright pink and very trendy.

Conclusion

Learning how to say “pink” in French is a fun way to expand your vocabulary. From simple words like “rose” to more specific shades like “rose pâle” or “rose bonbon,” you now know how to describe different types of pink in everyday conversations.

By practicing these words and responses, you’ll become more comfortable using French color terms. Keep exploring new words, and soon you’ll describe the world around you with confidence and style. Happy learning!