rouge

[ruːʒ]

rouge Definition

  • 1a red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips
  • 2a dishonest or unprincipled man

Using rouge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rouge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She applied some rouge to her cheeks before going out.

  • Example

    He is a rouge who cannot be trusted with money.

rouge Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rouge

  • to go out and have a good time, often drinking and partying

    Example

    We're going to paint the town red tonight to celebrate my birthday!

  • a gambling game played with cards

    Example

    They spent the night playing rouge and black at the casino.

  • a gambling game played with cards

    Example

    They spent the night playing rouge et noir at the casino.

Origins of rouge

from French 'red', from Latin 'rubeus'

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Summary: rouge in Brief

The term 'rouge' [ruːʒ] refers to a red cosmetic powder or cream used to color the cheeks or lips. It also means a dishonest or unprincipled man. The phrase 'paint the town red' means to go out and have a good time, while 'rouge and black' and 'rouge et noir' are gambling games played with cards.

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