blush in French
blush in French is rougeur, blush, fard — blush means to turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
blush in French
rougeur
An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc.
blush
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
fard
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
fard à joues
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
rougir
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
cramoisir
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
empourprer
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
piquer un fard
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
What does "blush" mean?
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verb To turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
"He blushed when she complimented his singing."
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noun A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment or shyness.
"A faint blush crept across her cheeks."
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blush in a sentence
- He blushed when she complimented his singing.
- She couldn't help but blush at the unexpected compliment.
- A faint blush crept across her cheeks.
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What is "blush" in French?
"blush" in French is rougeur, blush, fard. blush means: To turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
How do you use "blush" in a sentence?
Example: "He blushed when she complimented his singing." In French, "blush" is rougeur, blush, fard.
Are there other ways to say "blush" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "blush": rougeur, blush, fard, fard à joues, rougir, cramoisir.
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