vert

green

adjective noun VEHR Less Common

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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