Usage Note
Jaune as a noun refers to the colour yellow or to an egg yolk (le jaune d'oeuf). The idiom rire jaune means to laugh on the other side of your face — a forced or awkward laugh that masks discomfort. In French politics, gilets jaunes (yellow vests) became a prominent protest movement symbol in 2018.
Examples
"Elle porte une robe jaune vif."
Natural Translation
She is wearing a bright yellow dress.
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