Rougissant (en. Blushing)

[ʁuʒiˈsɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Characterized by a red tint that appears on the skin.

She started blushing when her name was mentioned.

Elle a commencé à rougissant lorsqu'on a mentionné son nom.

Refers to an emotional reaction that causes a change of color on the face.

He was blushing with shame after making that mistake.

Il était rougissant de honte après avoir fait cette gaffe.

Indicating an increase in blood activity in a specific area of the skin.

Her blushing cheeks revealed her embarrassment.

Ses joues rougissantes trahissaient son embarras.

Derived from the verb 'rougir', coming from the Latin 'rubeo' which means to turn red.

blushing like a tomato

Refers to someone who feels embarrassment or shame, indicating significant reddening.

rougissant comme une tomate

to have a blushing face

Indicating a strong emotion, often related to embarrassment or awkwardness.

avoir le visage rougissant

to blush

To turn red as a result of an emotion or a physical reaction.

rougir

red

A color between violet and yellow in the light spectrum.

rouge

redness

The state of being red, particularly on the skin.

rougeur

Caught red-handed

He was blushing when she caught him with his phone.

Il était rougissant quand elle l'a surpris avec son téléphone.

Booked

She is booked when she has to explain this incident.

Elle est bookée quand elle doit s'expliquer sur cet incident.