rue

• Nom féminin désignant une plante vivace à feuilles amères, ainsi qu'un sentiment de tristesse ou de regret, ou encore une voie de circulation dans une ville française.

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.

   Rue officinale

   • 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.

   Synonymesherb 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.

   Rue (plante toxique utilisée en cuisine)

   • 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.

   Synonymesherb of grace

3. Sorrow or regretB2formal

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

   regret, remords

   • 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.

   Synonymescontritiongriefpenitenceregretremorserepentancesadnesssorrowwoe

   Antonymescontentmentdelighthappinessjoysatisfaction

4. Street in FranceA2formal

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

   Rue (voie en France)

   • 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.

   Synonymesavenueboulevardlaneroadstreetthoroughfareway

• Verbe exprimant le regret, la tristesse ou le remords pour une action commise ou une occasion manquée.

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.

   Regretter, se repentir

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

   Synonymesbemoanbewaildeplorelamentmournregretrepent

   Antonymescelebratedelightexultrejoice