How do you say orange in French?

The word for ‘orange’ in French is ‘orange’. Interestingly, the spelling is the same in both languages, but the pronunciation is quite different.

In French, ‘orange’ is pronounced as /ɔʁɑ̃ʒ/, where the ‘o’ sounds more like the ‘o’ in ‘for’ and the ‘n’ creates a nasal sound. This makes it a bit tricky for non-native speakers. You can practice the pronunciation by trying to emphasize the nasal ‘an’ sound, which is common in several French words.

If you’re learning French, it’s helpful to remember that color words in French, like ‘orange’, are generally invariable, meaning they do not change between masculine and feminine forms. So whether you are describing an orange fruit or something that is orange in color, you will use the word ‘orange’ regardless of the noun’s gender.

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