C1 adjective Neutre

apricot

/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Describes a soft, yellowish-orange color characteristic of the fruit's skin, often used in aesthetic contexts such as fashion and interior design. At an advanced level, it implies a specific warmth and subtlety in color theory and descriptive writing.

Exemples

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She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

2

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

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The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

Famille de mots

Nom
apricot
Adjectif
apricot
Apparenté
apricot (the fruit)
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'A' in Apricot as representing 'Amber' and 'Autumn' colors, but softened like a sunset.

Quiz rapide

The designer recommended ______ curtains to bring a warm, natural glow into the living room.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : apricot

Exemples

1

She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

everyday

She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

2

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

formal

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

3

The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

informal

The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

4

Chromatic analysis suggests that the apricot pigment used in the fresco was derived from local minerals.

academic

Chromatic analysis suggests that the apricot pigment used in the fresco was derived from local minerals.

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Our branding strategy for the spring collection focuses on apricot and sage tones to evoke freshness.

business

Our branding strategy for the spring collection focuses on apricot and sage tones to evoke freshness.

Famille de mots

Nom
apricot
Adjectif
apricot
Apparenté
apricot (the fruit)

Collocations courantes

apricot hue apricot hue
pale apricot pale apricot
apricot tones apricot tones
vibrant apricot vibrant apricot
apricot glow apricot glow

Phrases Courantes

apricot glazed

apricot glazed

apricot brandy

apricot brandy

apricot preserve

apricot preserve

Souvent confondu avec

apricot vs peach

Peach usually has pinker undertones, whereas apricot is more yellow or orange-leaning.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective, it is often placed before a noun to describe a color (e.g., an apricot dress). It is especially common in fashion, cosmetics, and nature descriptions.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'apricot' when they mean a bright neon orange; apricot is always a softer, more muted or pastel shade.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'A' in Apricot as representing 'Amber' and 'Autumn' colors, but softened like a sunset.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Arabic 'al-birquq', which came from the Greek 'praikokion', meaning 'early-ripe'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive adjective (before the noun) Can be modified by intensity adverbs like 'pale', 'deep', or 'soft' Functions as an invariable adjective when referring to color
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Contexte culturel

The color is often associated with Mediterranean warmth and high-end summer fashion in Western cultures.

Quiz rapide

The designer recommended ______ curtains to bring a warm, natural glow into the living room.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : apricot

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