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    Vermeille (en. Red)

    vɛʁ.mɛj

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a bright red color.
    The sky at sunset was a vermilion hue.
    Le ciel au coucher du soleil était d'une teinte vermeille.
    Refers to a quality of a bright or brilliant red.
    She has vermilion lips that attract everyone's attention.
    Elle a des lèvres vermeilles qui attirent tous les regards.
    Relates to something very honorable or precious.
    He comes from a vermilion family, known for several generations.
    Il est d'une famille vermeille, connue depuis plusieurs générations.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vermis' meaning 'worm', by association with the color of blood.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vermeille as a rooster
    Refers to someone who is very red, for example after physical exertion.
    vermeille comme un coq
    vermilion color
    Used to describe a bright shade of red.
    couleur vermeille

    Related Words

    vermilion
    An alloy of gold and silver used for gilding.
    vermeil
    vermilion
    A bright red color, often used in paintings.
    vermillon

    Slang Meanings

    A very bright red that attracts attention.
    Her red dress was so vermilion that it dazzled everyone.
    Sa robe rouge était si vermeille qu'elle en éblouissait tout le monde.