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    Rougir (en. Blush)

    /ʁu.ʒiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To become red.
    She began to blush when he gave her a compliment.
    Elle a commencé à rougir quand il a fait un compliment.
    To appear ashamed or embarrassed.
    He blushed with embarrassment when he realized his mistake.
    Il a rougi d embarrassment en réalisant son erreur.
    To blush in a figurative sense, like igniting passions.
    The speaker's passionate speech made the audience blush.
    Le discours passionné de l'orateur a fait rougir le public.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'rubescere', meaning to become red.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blush like a tomato
    To be very embarrassed.
    rougir comme une tomate
    to blush with anger
    To express great dissatisfaction or a strong emotion.
    rougir de colère
    to blush with envy
    To feel jealous.
    rougir d'envie

    Related Words

    red
    Color between purple and yellow.
    rouge
    redness
    The state of being red, for example: a flush in the face.
    rougeur
    blushing
    Who is in the process of becoming red.
    rougissant

    Slang Meanings

    To blush quickly due to an embarrassing situation.
    He really blushed because of his blunder.
    Il a vraiment rougi à cause de sa gaffe.
    To blush due to an unexpected compliment.
    She blushed like a flower when he told her she was beautiful.
    Elle a rougi comme une fleur quand il lui a dit qu'elle était belle.