Roué: meaning, definitions and examples
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roué
[ ruːˈeɪ ]
French origin
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a rake.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.