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Roue

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɹuːeɪ

Definitions

  1. Alternative spelling of roué.
    alt-of, alternative
  2. A debauched or lecherous person.

Equivalents

Françaisroueroué
Portuguêsdebochado
4 more languages
العربيةالفاجر
Magyarkujon
Svenskarumlare

Examples

“A taste⟳ and knowledge of wines and cookery appears to them to be the sign⟳ of an accomplished roué and manly gentleman.”
“The old roué, twice married and patriarch of an extended family, never concealed the fact that he was “a ladies’ man”.”
“Would you trust⟳ him alone with your young daughter? Certainly not, though who could blame⟳ her for being captivated? In this day and age especially, a good roué is hard to find⟳.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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