What adjective should be used to describe brown eyes

Alan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

What adjective should be used to describe brown eyes

In a recent test I was asked to complete the following; Yves a les yeux…….( Yves has brown eyes). I wrote Yves a les yeux bruns which was deemed incorrect; why? My Harraps French English Dictionary assures me that either brun or marron can be used in this context.

This question relates to:French lesson "Colour descriptions change according to gender and number (French Colour Adjectives)"
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CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Alan, 

You will use 'marron' for eyes. That's what it says on my French passport.

You will use 'brun' for hair and fur normally but I have seen talk of 'allèle brun' ( as opposed to blond or roux) which is some kind of genes that determine your eye colour.

I am no scientist and would like to know more if I have misunderstood the science.

 

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Alan,

In the eyes of the beholder perhaps?

Marron  --> brun-rouge?

Jim

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What adjective should be used to describe brown eyes

In a recent test I was asked to complete the following; Yves a les yeux…….( Yves has brown eyes). I wrote Yves a les yeux bruns which was deemed incorrect; why? My Harraps French English Dictionary assures me that either brun or marron can be used in this context.

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