Rougis (en. Blushed)

/ʁu.ʒi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To make something red or to become red under the influence of something.

She blushed with shame when she was complimented.

Elle a rougi de honte quand elle a été complimentée.

To appear red, often due to a strong emotion.

Upon hearing the compliment, he blushed like a tomato.

En entendant le compliment, il a rougi comme une tomate.

To change color to red, particularly in the context of cooking.

Vegetables turn red when they are cooked.

Les légumes rougissent lorsqu'ils sont cuits.

From the verb 'rougir' which comes from the Latin 'rubeare', meaning to become red.

to blush with pleasure

to be very happy and show one's emotion through blushing.

rougir de plaisir

to blush with embarrassment

to turn red due to an embarrassing situation.

rougir d'embarras

to blush like a tomato

to become very red, often due to shame.

rougir comme une tomate

red

Color between blue and yellow on the light spectrum.

rouge

redness

State of being red, often related to emotions or health.

rougeur

blushing

Action or effect of becoming red.

rougissement

To become very embarrassed

When she told the story, he really blushed.

Quand elle a raconté l'histoire, il a vraiment rougis.

To be excited or draw attention

This news made him blush with joy.

Cette nouvelle l'a fait rougir de joie.