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rougir

to blush, to turn red

verb roo-ZHEER Rare
Body & Health Appearance

Also means

to redden, to ripen (fruit)

Usage Note

Rougir is an -ir verb meaning to blush from embarrassment or to turn red physically, as when fruit ripens or skin sunburns. The adjective rouge and the noun rougeur (redness, blush) share the same root. Faire rougir quelqu'un means to make someone blush.

Examples

"Elle rougit de honte devant tout le monde."

Natural Translation

She blushes with shame in front of everyone.

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