What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
blanche
Example
She blanched with fear when she saw the spider. [blanched: past tense verb]
Example
The chef blanched the vegetables before adding them to the stir-fry. [blanched: past participle adjective]
pale
Example
Her face turned pale when she heard the bad news. [pale: adjective]
Example
The painting has faded over the years and now the colors look pale. [pale: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pale is more commonly used than blanche in everyday language. Pale is versatile and can be used in various contexts, while blanche is less common and has more specific usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between blanche and pale?
Both blanche and pale can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, blanche may be more commonly used in specialized fields such as cooking or skincare, which can give it a slightly more formal tone in those contexts.
