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Roué: meaning, definitions and examples

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roué

 

[ ruːˈeɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

French origin

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a rake.

Synonyms

playboy, rake, womanizer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a notorious roué, constantly surrounded by beautiful women.
  • The novel's main character was portrayed as a charming roué who lived for pleasure.
  • She was warned to stay away from the roué at the party, as his reputation preceded him.

Translations

Translations of the word "roué" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devasso

🇮🇳 व्यभिचारी (vyabhichari)

🇩🇪 Wüstling

🇮🇩 bejat

🇺🇦 розпусник

🇵🇱 rozpustnik

🇯🇵 放蕩者 (ほうとうしゃ, hōtōsha)

🇫🇷 débauché

🇪🇸 libertino

🇹🇷 çapkın

🇰🇷 방탕자 (bangtangja)

🇸🇦 فاسق (fasiq)

🇨🇿 prostopášník

🇸🇰 zhýralec

🇨🇳 放荡者 (fàngdàng zhě)

🇸🇮 razvratnež

🇮🇸 lauslátur maður

🇰🇿 азғын

🇬🇪 გამრჯე (gamrje)

🇦🇿 əxlaqsız

🇲🇽 libertino

Etymology

The word 'roué' originated in French, where it means 'worn out' or 'debauched'. It later evolved to refer to a man who indulges in sensual pleasures and is often associated with a playboy lifestyle. The term gained popularity in the 18th century to describe men who pursued pleasure without moral restraint. The image of a roué is often depicted in literature and art as a charismatic but morally dubious figure.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,139, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.