russet

• Adjectif désignant une couleur brun-rougeâtre, souvent utilisée pour décrire des feuilles d'automne ou des tissus grossiers.

An old-fashioned adjective describing a reddish-brown color, often used for autumn leaves or rough cloth.

1. Reddish-brown colorB2formal

   A color that is brown with a reddish or golden tinge, often associated with autumn leaves or certain fruits.

   Roux (couleur brun-rouge)

   • The russet leaves covered the ground in the park.
   • She wore a beautiful russet scarf that matched the season.
   • The old barn had a russet hue from years of weathering.

   Synonymesauburnchestnutcopperyreddish-brownrust-coloredtawny

• Nom désignant une étoffe grossière tissée à la maison, de couleur rouge-brun, souvent associée aux vêtements rustiques ou traditionnels.

A noun referring to a coarse, reddish-brown homespun fabric, often associated with rustic or traditional clothing.

1. Reddish brown homespun fabricC1formalbritish

   A coarse, reddish-brown cloth traditionally made from wool and woven at home.

   Étoffe de laine rousse

   • The peasants wore simple garments made of russet.
   • In medieval times, russet was a common fabric for the poor.
   • The cloak was fashioned from a heavy, rough russet.

   Synonymeshomespun

2. Reddish brown colorB2formal

   A moderate to strong reddish-brown color, often associated with autumn leaves or certain fruits.

   Couleur roussâtre

   • The leaves turned a beautiful russet in the fall.
   • Her hair had a natural russet hue.
   • The painting featured deep russet tones in the landscape.

   Synonymesauburnchestnutcopperyreddish-brownrust