grise / gʁiz / adj. ( French, feminine form )

Pronunciation: greez
Masculine form: gris /gʁi/ ( gree )

Definition
01. Gray ; of a gray color
e.g. une jupe grise – a gray skirt
02. ( Figurative ) Subtle; understated; neutral
e.g. an atmosphere grise – a muted or ambiguous mood
03. ( Poetic ) Melancholic or moody, often associated with rainy or overcast settings
e.g. a grise afternoon sky

Origin
From Latin griseus ( “gray” ).
In French, adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun;
grise is the feminine form of gris ( “gray” ).