Rouget (en. Red mullet)

/ʁuʒɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fish from the mullet family, often caught in coastal waters.

We enjoyed a grilled rouget at the restaurant.

Nous avons dégusté un rouget grillé au restaurant.

Common name used to designate a specific species of fish.

The rouget is known for its distinctive red color.

Le rouget est connu pour sa couleur rouge distinctive.

Fish prized for its tenderness and flavor.

The chef prepared a recipe of rouget with garlic and parsley.

Le chef a préparé une recette de rouget à l'ail et au persil.

The term 'rouget' comes from the French 'rouge', referring to the color of this fish.

to take the rouget

To commit to following a path or method in reference to ease of access.

prendre le rouget

mud mullet

Name given to a species of rouget living in muddy areas.

rouget de vase

red

Color of the rouget, often used to refer to other red things.

rouge

surmullet

A term often used to refer to the red mullet, specific to a species.

barbet

A rouget on the plate

He managed to get a rouget on the gourmet kitchen's countertop.

Il a réussi à décrocher un rouget sur le plateau de la cuisine grand chef.

To be like a rouget

When you're napping, you're like a rouget on the sand.

Lorsque tu fais la sieste, tu es comme un rouget sur le sable.