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rouquin

redhead

noun roo-KAN Rare
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Usage Note

Rouquin is informal and can be mildly teasing; the more neutral term is roux (for hair color) or une personne rousse. The feminine form is rouquine. In colloquial speech it is not strongly offensive, but formal contexts prefer aux cheveux roux.

Examples

"Le rouquin au fond de la classe riait."

Natural Translation

The redhead at the back of the class was laughing.

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