Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blanc

adjective
/blɒŋ/
Definition
A color; white or light-colored, often used to describe what is lacking color or brightness.
Examples
  • The artist painted the canvas with a blanc background, making the colors pop.
  • She wore a stunning blanc dress to the gala.
  • In cooking, a ‘blanc’ often refers to a white sauce or dish.
Meaning
Blanc is a French word that literally translates to ‘white’. In English, it conveys the concept of purity, simplicity, or something unadorned.
Synonyms
  • white
  • pale
  • light
  • colorless