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rougeur

redness, flush

noun roozh-UHR Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Also means

blush (on cheeks)

Usage Note

Rougeur describes visible redness of the skin — from embarrassment (les rougeurs de la honte), irritation, sunburn, or illness. The plural des rougeurs commonly means a skin rash or blotches. Related: rouge (red), rougir (to blush, to turn red).

Examples

"Il avait des rougeurs sur les joues après l'effort."

Natural Translation

He had red patches on his cheeks after the exertion.

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