Rougit (en. Blushes)

[ʁu.ʒi]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To become red.
She blushed when talking about her feelings.
Elle rougit lorsqu'on lui parle de ses sentiments.
To make something red.
The sunset reddened the sky.
Le coucher de soleil rougit le ciel.
To experience embarrassment or discomfort, causing blushing.
He blushed with shame after making a mistake.
Il a rougi de honte après avoir fait une erreur.

Etymology

From the verb 'rougir', derived from the old French 'rougir' or 'rouge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to blush profoundly
To blush intensely, often due to a strong emotion.
rougir jusqu'aux oreilles
to blush out of shame
To blush because of embarrassment.
rougir de honte

Related Words

red
A color that symbolizes energy and emotion.
rouge
embarrassment
A feeling of discomfort or embarrassment.
embarras

Slang Meanings

To blush due to a compliment.
He started to blush when she told him he was cute.
Il a commencé à rougir quand elle lui a dit qu'il était mignon.
To blush because of alcohol.
After a few drinks, he began to blush easily.
Après quelques verres, il a commencé à rougir facilement.