flushed

• Décrit le visage d'une personne qui est devenu rouge, généralement à cause d'une maladie, d'un effort, d'une gêne ou d'émotions fortes. Peut aussi se dire d'une personne ou d'une peau qui paraît rouge et chaude.

Describes a person's face that has become red, typically due to illness, exertion, or strong emotion.

1. Reddened faceB1formal

   Having a red or rosy complexion, often due to embarrassment, excitement, or physical exertion.

   Avoir le visage rouge

   • Her cheeks were flushed after running up the stairs.
   • He looked flushed with embarrassment when he forgot his lines.
   • The child's face was flushed from playing outside in the sun.

   Synonymesblushingcrimsonfloridglowingreddenedrosyruddyscarlet

   Antonymesashenpalepallidsallowwan

2. Exhilarated or excitedB2informal

   Feeling a sudden rush of excitement, pride, or satisfaction.

   Exalté, euphorique

   • She was flushed with success after winning the award.
   • He felt flushed with pride when his son graduated.
   • The team was flushed with excitement after their victory.

   Synonymesdelightedelatedexcitedexhilaratedoverjoyedthrilledtriumphant

   Antonymesapatheticcalmindifferentunexcited

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'évacuer ou de nettoyer quelque chose avec un jet d'eau, ou le fait de devenir rouge au visage.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleansing or removing something with a flow of water, or to become red in the face.

1. Turn redB1formal

   To become red in the face, typically from embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   Rougir

   • She flushed when he complimented her.
   • His face flushed with anger during the argument.
   • The shy boy flushed and looked down at his shoes.

   Synonymesblushcolorcrimsonglowredden

2. Clean with waterA2formal

   To cause water to flow through something, especially a toilet or pipe, to clean it.

   Rincer à l'eau

   • Please flush the toilet after you use it.
   • The plumber flushed the pipes to remove the blockage.
   • He flushed the system with clean water.

   Synonymeshoserinsesluiceswillwash

   Antonymesblockclogobstructplugstop

3. Drive out or force outB2formal

   To force someone or something out of a hiding place.

   Débusquer

   • The police flushed the suspect out of the building.
   • The hunters flushed the birds from the bushes.
   • The investigation flushed out several corrupt officials.

   Synonymesdislodgedrive outexpelforce outroutsmoke out

Variantes phrasalflush down