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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
noun
An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc.
blush
noun
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
fard
noun
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
fard à joues
noun
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
rougir
verb
(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
verb
(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
verb
(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
verb
(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?

  1. verb To turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
    "He blushed when she complimented his singing."
  2. noun A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment or shyness.
    "A faint blush crept across her cheeks."

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.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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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