Rousse (en. Redhead)

/ʁus/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Describes a person with reddish hair.

She is a redhead and wears braids.

Elle est rousse et porte des tresses.

Used to describe a shade of red.

This painting has a reddish hue.

Cette peinture a une nuance rousse.

From Old French 'rous', meaning reddish color.

to be a redhead

To be a person with red hair.

être une rousse

red as a fox

Refers to a person or an animal with a bright red color.

roux comme un renard

red

A color between red and orange.

rouge

rust

Reddish-brown color, similar to rust.

rouille

Used to refer to a red-haired woman in a familiar way.

Look at that redhead, she has style.

Regarde cette rousse, elle a du style.

Used to talk about a redhead with character.

This redhead doesn't let herself be pushed around.

Cette rousse ne se laisse pas faire.