noir comme l’ébène Learn Unstarted Literal Breakdown Recording English French Learn black (masculine) noir Learn 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), "as" (comme) and "the ebony" (l’ébène). Practice Lesson "black as coal" Practice (4) Lesson Learn Lesson words as, black (masculine) etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases black as coal, the ebony etc. View all lesson phrases