rue

• Substantiv, das eine mehrjährige Pflanze mit bitteren Blättern, ein Gefühl von Trauer oder Reue oder eine Straße in Frankreich bezeichnen kann.

A noun that can refer to a perennial herb with bitter leaves, a feeling of sorrow or regret, or a street in France.

1. Aromatic plantC1formalscientific

   A perennial herb with grey-green leaves and a strong, bitter scent, native to Europe. Its sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy.

   Weinraute

   • The gardener warned us not to touch the rue in the herb garden.
   • Rue was historically used in traditional medicine, but it is now known to be toxic.
   • The bitter leaves of the rue plant are sometimes used sparingly in cooking.

   Synonymeherb of grace

2. Culinary herb (cautionary)C1formalculinary

   The leaves of the rue plant, used with extreme caution to flavor certain drinks or dishes due to their toxicity and irritant properties.

   Raute (Gewürzkraut, mit Vorsicht)

   • A single rue leaf can be used to add a bitter note to a claret cup.
   • Chefs advise against using rue in large quantities because it can cause skin irritation.
   • The recipe called for a tiny pinch of dried rue, but it was omitted for safety.

   Synonymeherb of grace

3. Sorrow or regretB2formal

   A feeling of sadness, regret, or disappointment, often associated with a past mistake or loss.

   Reue

   • He felt a deep sense of rue after losing his temper.
   • Her face was filled with rue as she recalled the missed opportunity.
   • The old man spoke of his youth with a touch of rue.

   Synonymecontritiongriefpenitenceregretremorserepentancesadnesssorrowwoe

   Antonymecontentmentdelighthappinessjoysatisfaction

4. Street in FranceA2formal

   A French word meaning a street or road, commonly used in French addresses and place names.

   Straße in Frankreich

   • The café is located on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris.
   • She lives on a quiet rue in the old town.
   • The hotel is just off the main rue.

   Synonymeavenueboulevardlaneroadstreetthoroughfareway

• Verb, das Reue, Bedauern oder Trauer über eine begangene oder unterlassene Handlung ausdrückt.

A verb used to express regret, sorrow, or repentance for something done or left undone.

1. Feel remorse or regretC1formal

   To feel sorrow, regret, or repentance for something one has done or failed to do.

   Bereuen

   • He rued the day he made that decision.
   • She rued her harsh words to her friend.
   • They will rue their missed opportunity.

   Synonymebemoanbewaildeplorelamentmournregretrepent

   Antonymecelebratedelightexultrejoice