gray
A neutral color that is a mixture of black and white, often seen in clouds, ash, or lead. It is used to describe objects that lack bright color or to represent a sense of seriousness and neutrality.
Exemples
3 sur 5The cat has soft gray fur that feels like velvet.
The cat has soft gray fur that feels like velvet.
The architect recommended a light gray for the exterior walls to maintain a professional look.
The architect recommended a light gray for the exterior walls to maintain a professional look.
Look at that gray sky; it looks like it's going to rain any minute.
Look at that gray sky; it looks like it's going to rain any minute.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember: grAy for America, grEy for England.
Quiz rapide
The sidewalk is made of ___ concrete.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : gray
Exemples
The cat has soft gray fur that feels like velvet.
everydayThe cat has soft gray fur that feels like velvet.
The architect recommended a light gray for the exterior walls to maintain a professional look.
formalThe architect recommended a light gray for the exterior walls to maintain a professional look.
Look at that gray sky; it looks like it's going to rain any minute.
informalLook at that gray sky; it looks like it's going to rain any minute.
In the study, the color gray was used as a control variable to minimize emotional response from participants.
academicIn the study, the color gray was used as a control variable to minimize emotional response from participants.
The new office furniture will be available in charcoal gray or navy blue.
businessThe new office furniture will be available in charcoal gray or navy blue.
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Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
gray area
a situation where rules or boundaries are not clear
gray matter
the tissues of the brain, or intelligence
go gray
to have one's hair turn gray due to aging
Souvent confondu avec
This is simply the British English spelling, while 'gray' is the American English spelling.
Often confused by beginners due to spelling, but it means happy or refers to sexual orientation.
Notes d'usage
Use 'gray' as the standard spelling in the United States and 'grey' in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. It can function as a noun (the color itself), an adjective (describing something), or a verb (describing the process of turning gray).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often mix up 'gray' and 'grey'; remember that 'A' is for America and 'E' is for England. Another mistake is using it to mean 'sad' when 'gloomy' might be more appropriate in a specific context.
Astuce mémo
Remember: grAy for America, grEy for England.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English 'græg,' which shares roots with the Dutch word 'grijs' and German 'grau'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Western culture, gray is frequently associated with neutrality, old age, wisdom, and sometimes boredom or rainy weather.
Quiz rapide
The sidewalk is made of ___ concrete.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : gray
Grammaire lie
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