Use of “marron”
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Use of “marron”
The lesson is specifically about the use of 'marron' as an adjective for a colour - in this context it is invariable as stated.
There are other meanings for 'marron' as a noun or adjective, and it can be variable in those contexts, although use in the feminine form is rare, according to Larousse.
https://dictionnaire.lerobert.com/definition/marron
https://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais/marron/49608
here is an easy answer for you (I hope!) Marron is a nut. Noisette is also a nut. They are nouns and used as adjectives for color.
(from a French native teacher)
However, marron has meaning beyond just being a nut, or a colour. Hence the dictionary links.
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