No. 6,974 in French
majorelle
"Majorelle" refers to a vibrant, cobalt blue color named after French artist Jacques Majorelle, often associated with the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech.
In a sentence
Le jardin Majorelle à Marrakech est magnifique.
The Majorelle Garden in Marrakech is magnificent.
In this sentence, 'Majorelle' refers to the name of the garden, a specific proper noun.
L'artiste a utilisé une teinte de bleu majorelle pour sa dernière peinture.
The artist used a shade of Majorelle blue for their latest painting.
Here, 'majorelle' describes a particular shade of blue associated with the Majorelle Garden and style.
Cette décoration est inspirée du style majorelle pour sa vivacité.
This decoration is inspired by the Majorelle style for its vibrancy.
In this case, 'majorelle' references a stylistic aesthetic linked to the Majorelle theme or design principles.
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