Retrousse

Pronunciation: /ˌreɪtruˈsu/

Definitions of retrousse

adjective A term used to describe a turned-up or upturned nose, usually in a cute or attractive way.

Example Sentences

A1 She had a retrousse nose.

A2 The retrousse hem of her dress added a unique touch to her outfit.

B1 The retrousse style of the furniture gave the room a vintage feel.

B2 Her retrousse attitude towards life was refreshing and inspiring.

C1 The retrousse architecture of the building reflected the cultural influences of the region.

C2 His retrousse wit and charm captivated everyone in the room.

Examples of retrousse in a Sentence

formal She had a retrousse nose, giving her a unique and elegant appearance.

informal I love how her retrousse nose gives her a cute and quirky look.

slang Her retrousse nose is so on point, it's like she was born to be a model.

figurative His retrousse attitude towards authority often got him into trouble.

Grammatical Forms of retrousse

• past tense: retroussed
• plural: retrousses
• comparative: more retrousse
• superlative: most retrousse
• present tense: retrousses
• future tense: will retrousse
• perfect tense: have retroussed
• continuous tense: is retroussing
• singular: retrousse
• positive degree: retrousse
• infinitive: to retrousse
• gerund: retroussing
• participle: retroussing

Origin and Evolution of retrousse

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'retrousse' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a turned-up or upturned nose, the term 'retrousse' has evolved to also refer to something that is turned back or rolled up, such as a cuff or a skirt hem.