Rougeâtre (en. Reddish)

[ʁuʒɛtʁ]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Having a red or pinkish tint.

After a day in the sun, her skin was reddish.

Après une journée au soleil, sa peau était rougeâtre.

Describes a color that leans toward red.

The sky was reddish at sunset.

Le ciel était rougeâtre au coucher du soleil.

Describes certain flowers that have reddish petals.

These roses are of a magnificent reddish hue.

Ces roses sont d'un ton rougeâtre magnifique.

Derived from 'red' with the augmentative suffix '-ish' which indicates a color resembling it.

to have a reddish complexion

to have a skin color somewhat reddish, often due to physical activity or sun exposure.

avoir un teint rougeâtre

a reddish sky

a sky whose color is dominated by shades of red, often during a sunset.

un ciel rougeâtre

reddish roses

roses that exhibit a reddish hue, often mixed with pink.

roses rougeâtres

red

Primary color, often associated with passion and warmth.

rouge

pink

Color obtained by mixing red and white.

rosé

scarlet

Bright red color, often associated with intense sensations.

écarlate

To look tired or drunk, having a reddish hue on the face.

After the party, he was all reddish.

Après la soirée, il était tout rougeâtre.

To feel embarrassed or shy, with redness on the face.

When she received the compliment, she turned reddish.

Quand elle a reçu le compliment, elle est devenue rougeâtre.