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    Rauque (en. Hoarse)

    /ʁok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes a voice that is hoarse or broken.
    After shouting all night, his voice was hoarse.
    Après avoir crié toute la nuit, sa voix était rauque.
    Which has a rough sound, unpleasant to the ear.
    The singer has a hoarse voice that gives him character.
    Le chanteur a une voix rauque qui lui donne du caractère.
    Relates to a tone of voice that is harsh or rough.
    He spoke to her in a hoarse tone, full of authority.
    Il lui a parlé d'un ton rauque, plein d'autorité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rūgīcus', relating to rauque.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a hoarse voice
    To have a voice that is hoarse or broken.
    avoir une voix rauque
    to speak in a hoarse voice
    To express oneself with a harsh or unpleasant tone.
    parler d'une voix rauque

    Related Words

    enroué
    Having a tired or altered voice.
    enroué
    rugueux
    Having an uneven surface or a rough texture.
    rugueux

    Slang Meanings

    To have a hoarse voice due to alcohol.
    He ended up with a hoarse voice after that drinking night.
    Il a ramené une voix rauque après cette soirée arrosée.
    To be tired and have a low voice.
    After this long day, he speaks in a hoarse voice.
    Après cette longue journée, il parle d'une voix rauque.