Usage Note
Vert is the basic word for green, with feminine form verte. As a noun, le vert refers to the color. Les Verts (capitalized) refers to green political parties in France. The phrase avoir le feu vert ('to have the green light') is used figuratively to mean having approval or permission, exactly as in English.
Examples
"Elle porte une robe verte aujourd'hui."
Natural Translation
She is wearing a green dress today.
Literal Translation
She wears a dress green today

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