Would “rose” be an invariable color?

D. V.C1Kwiziq community member

Would “rose” be an invariable color?

Would it be correct to say,  ”J’aime des roses rose!”
Asked 6 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi DeAnna,

according to the lesson (Colour descriptions change according to gender and number (French Colour Adjectives)) the correct way to say it is:

J'aime les roses roses. -- I love pink roses.

In general, colors derived from object names such as orange (an orange) or marron (le marron/the chestnut) stay immutable. However, the color rose (pink) does vary, even though it seems to derive from a real object, too.

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Greetings, -- Chris (not a native speaker).

George G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I believe so.

D. V. asked:View original

Would “rose” be an invariable color?

Would it be correct to say,  ”J’aime des roses rose!”

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