noir comme l’ébène Learn Unstarted Literal Breakdown Recording English French Learn black (masculine) noir Learn like; as comme Learn the ebony l’ébène Learn Summary The French translation for “black as coal” is noir comme l’ébène. The French, noir comme l’ébène, can be broken down into 3 parts:"black (masculine)" (noir), "like; as" (comme) and "the ebony" (l’ébène). Practice Lesson "black as coal" Practice (4) Lesson Learn Lesson words black (masculine), like; as etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases black as coal, the ebony etc. View all lesson phrases