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adjective

rêche

rough

Definition & meaning

Rêche describes something that is rough, coarse, or harsh to the touch, rather than smooth or soft. It can also describe a person’s gruff or brusque manner.

  • Une serviette rêche — a rough towel.
  • Un ton rêche — a harsh, gruff tone.

Grammar & Word origin

Rêche is an adjective. It has the same form in the masculine and feminine singular; its plural is rêches. It generally follows the noun.

It comes from an Old French word meaning “rough” or “harsh.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms: rugueux means “rough,” especially in texture; rude can describe a rough surface or a harsh manner; bourru describes a gruff person.
  • Antonyms: doux means “soft” to the touch or “gentle” in manner; lisse means “smooth,” specifically referring to a surface.

Common phrases & collocations

  • peau rêche — rough skin
  • cheveux rêches — coarse, rough hair
  • voix rêche — a harsh or gruff voice

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Examples

Le tissu est rêche.adjective

The fabric is rough.

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