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    Écarlate (en. Scarlet)

    /e.kar.lat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Of a very bright red color.
    She was wearing a scarlet dress that attracted all the attention.
    Elle portait une robe écarlate qui attirait tous les regards.
    Refers to certain fruits, particularly those that are very red.
    The scarlet strawberries were delicious this season.
    Les fraises écarlates étaient délicieuses cette saison.
    Figuratively: evokes strong emotion or great intensity.
    He experienced scarlet moments during his youth.
    Il a vécu des moments écarlates lors de sa jeunesse.

    Etymology

    Of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin 'scarlatum' meaning 'red.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scarlet with shame
    To flush intensely due to discomfort or embarrassment.
    écarlate de honte
    scarlet heart
    To have intense or passionate emotions.
    coeur écarlate
    scarlet blindness
    To act under the influence of anger or passion.
    l'aveuglement écarlate

    Related Words

    carmine
    A bright red hue, often used in painting.
    carmin
    purple
    A reddish color leaning towards purple.
    pourpre
    vermilion
    A bright red color also leaning towards orange.
    vermilion

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of extreme excitement.
    He was scarlet with excitement at the thought of seeing his favorite band in concert.
    Il était écarlate d'excitation à l'idée de voir son groupe préféré en concert.
    To have very ostentatious behavior.
    His scarlet outfit attracted all the attention; he couldn't go unnoticed.
    Son outfit écarlate attirait toutes les attentions, il ne pouvait pas passer inaperçu.