Des yeux noisette--Correct

T. E.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I thought I was following the rule: this phrase is not a compound adjective, nor does the color derive from a real thing.

Asked 7 years ago

LauraFrench expert and teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Tamani,

Des yeux noisette is correct because "noisette" is a real thing: it means hazelnut.

Like17 years ago

T. E.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Bonjour Laura, Thank you! Yes, I googled 'noisette' and discovered it is a hazelnut. I wish I'd known that before taking the test!

Like17 years ago

T. E. asked:

I thought I was following the rule: this phrase is not a compound adjective, nor does the color derive from a real thing.

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