marron ou brun?

Stephanie H.A2Kwiziq community member

marron ou brun?

I have seen brown (in English) as both marron and brun in French, how are they different or is either correct?

Asked 3 years ago
Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

No, they are not the same in use, or in ‘meaning’’

Addressed previously in QandA under linked topic here:

Colour descriptions change according to gender and number (French Colour Adjectives)

See also this external link for discussion:

http://www.aussieinfrance.com/2016/11/fridays-french-chataigne-chestnut-marron-brun-brown/

 

Madame K.C1Kwiziq community member

marron means chestnut and implies brown with a hint of red and is typically used when describing eye color. For hair color brun or châtain is often used instead of marron. Brun is a more commonly used way to say brown for lots of things. 

Stephanie H. asked:

marron ou brun?

I have seen brown (in English) as both marron and brun in French, how are they different or is either correct?

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