Leroux (en. Leroux)

/ləʁu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A term designating a reddish color, generally used to describe clay soils or fabrics.

The wall was painted in a bright leroux.

Le mur était peint dans un leroux vif.

A shade that evokes the color of oxidized iron.

The landscape was dominated by leroux colors in autumn.

Le paysage était dominant par des couleurs de leroux en automne.

A common surname in France.

Mr. Leroux was elected mayor of the village.

Monsieur Leroux a été élu maire du village.

The word 'leroux' comes from the Old French 'rouge', used to describe the color red.

See life through a leroux lens

To express a pessimistic viewpoint.

Voir la vie en leroux

To have a leroux temperament

To have a passionate or angry character.

Avoir un tempérament leroux

red

A primary color between black and blue, often associated with warmth and passion.

rouge

russet

Reddish-brown color, especially in reference to potatoes or autumn leaves.

russet

A term used to refer to someone stubborn.

Don't be so leroux, try to listen to others.

Ne sois pas si leroux, essaie d'écouter les autres.

Used to talk about an alcoholic drink made from poor-quality wine.

I drank leroux last night, and I couldn't sleep.

J'ai bu du leroux hier soir, et je n'ai pas pu dormir.