Colour Expressions

Colour Expressions

Language tutorial for B103 students

Can you think of any colour expressions in English?

Let's see how many you know!

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Complete the statement: He told a little _______ lie. It was harmless.

Multiple Choice

Translate: Passer une nuit BLANCHE (Choose the BEST answer.)

• Have a white night

• Pull an all nighter

• Stay up all night

• Have a black night

Multiple Choice

Translate: Avoir une peur BLEU (Choose the BEST answer.)

• to have a blue fright

• to be very scared

• to be scared stiff

• to be as scared as a Siberian cockroach

Multiple Choice

Translate: Voir la vie en ROSE (Choose the BEST answer.)

• To see the world through rose-coloured glasses

• To see the world in pink

• To be as happy as a clam

• To see sunshine and rainbows

Multiple Choice

Translate: Donner carte BLANCHE à quelqu'un

• To give someone the white card

• To give someone carte blanche

• To give someone a bucket of tulips

• To give someone the pink slip

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What English colour expression could you use to talk about the "côté positif"? Hint: Two Words

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Complete the statement: Chrlotte's so kind. She has a heart of __________.

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Complete the statement: Vincent really wants to get away. He's taking the ______ eye to Paris tonight. He'll be tired tomorrow!

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Complete the statement: Maïté has a real _______ thumb. Her garden is so lush and beautiful.

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Complete the statement: Salomé loves to attend ________-tie events. She loves fancy parties.

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William couldn't see a thing because it was pitch _______ in the room

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Complete the statement: Alexia was tickled ______ to learn that she got 100% on her last French test.

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What is the title of the super famous Prince coulour song? Hint: two words

Homework:

• Complete the colour expressions on your handout.

  NOTE: You will be asked to reinvest these expressions in written and spoken production. They are WIDELY USED + AUTHENTIC.