Carmes (en. Carmelites)

/kaʁm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Signifies a deep red color.
The wine has a carmine hue in the light.
Le vin a une robe carmes à la lumière.
Characterized by passionate or ardent traits.
She has a carmine temperament, always full of energy.
Elle a un tempérament carmes, toujours pleine d'énergie.
In reference to religious orders like the Carmelites.
The Carmelite monks have a strict way of life.
Les moines carmes ont une règle de vie stricte.

Etymology

From the Latin 'carmine', meaning red color, and also used to refer to the Order of Carmelites.

Common Phrases and Expressions

carmine color
A shade of red.
couleur carmes
carmine and white
Refers to a color contrast.
carmes et blancs

Related Words

carmine
Red pigment derived from cochineals.
carmine
Carmelite
Related to the Order of Carmelites.
carmélite
Carmel
House or monastery of the Carmelites.
carmel

Slang Meanings

Someone passionate.
He is really carmine in his struggles.
Il est vraiment carmes dans ses luttes.
Can refer to something dazzling.
His car is a very flashy carmine red.
Sa voiture est d'un rouge carmes très flashy.