reddened

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est devenu rouge, souvent à cause d'émotions (comme la gêne ou la colère) ou de causes physiques (comme un coup de soleil ou une irritation).

Describes something that has become red in color, often due to emotion (like embarrassment or anger) or physical causes (like sunburn or irritation).

1. Flushed with emotion or exertionB2formal

   Describes a face or skin that has become red, typically due to strong feelings like embarrassment, anger, or physical effort.

   Rougissant, empourpré

   • His reddened cheeks betrayed his embarrassment.
   • After the long run, her face was reddened and sweaty.
   • He looked at her with a reddened, angry expression.

   Synonymesblushingcrimsonflushedred-facedrosyruddy

   Antonymesashenpalepallidpastywan

2. Illuminated by red lightC1formal

   Describes an object or area that appears red because it is lit by a red light source, often resembling the glow of flames.

   Rougeoyant sous une lumière rouge

   • The sky was reddened by the setting sun.
   • The room was reddened by the glow of the fireplace.
   • The entire horizon was reddened as if by a distant fire.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de devenir rouge ou de colorer quelque chose en rouge.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming red or making something red in color.

1. Become red from emotionB2formal

   To become red in the face, typically due to embarrassment, shame, or anger.

   Rougir (sous l'effet de l'émotion)

   • She reddened when he complimented her.
   • He reddened with shame after the mistake.
   • The child reddened under the teacher's stern gaze.

   Synonymesblushcolorcrimsonflush

2. Make something redB2formal

   To cause something to become red in color.

   Rougir quelque chose

   • The sunset reddened the sky.
   • The dye reddened the fabric.
   • The cold wind reddened her cheeks.

   Synonymescrimsonencrimsonflushrouge

   Antonymesblanchbleachwhiten

3. Turn red or redderB2formal

   To change color to red or to a deeper shade of red.

   Rougir / Devenir rouge

   • The leaves redden in autumn.
   • The fruit reddens as it ripens.
   • His face reddened from the exertion of running.

   Synonymesblushcolorcrimsonflush