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Word

bleu

/ˈbɫu/

Definition

n. a very dark blue color. It is a specific shade that is often used to describe the color of the sky just before it gets dark.

n. a specific shade of dark blue, often associated with the color of the sky at twilight. It is a proper name in French and is frequently used in English to describe a specific pigment or color tone.

Examples

“The artist used a deep bleu to paint the night sky.”

“The interior designer chose a rich bleu for the living room walls to create a calm and sophisticated atmosphere.”

“The gallery's collection features several rare paintings that utilize a unique bleu pigment, which was once highly prized for its ability to remain vibrant even when exposed to light for decades.”

Examples

simple

“The artist used a deep bleu to paint the night sky.”

contextual

“The interior designer chose a rich bleu for the living room walls to create a calm and sophisticated atmosphere.”

complex

“The gallery's collection features several rare paintings that utilize a unique bleu pigment, which was once highly prized for its ability to remain vibrant even when exposed to light for decades.”

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