Rugueux
Example: Le mur est rugueux quand tu le touches doucement.
Definition
"Rugueux" describes a surface that feels rough or coarse to the touch, often uneven or textured. For example, when you gently touch a wall that is "rugueux," you sense its irregular and abrasive quality rather than smoothness.
Etymology
The French word "rugueux" comes from the Latin word "rūgōsus," meaning wrinkled or rough. It evolved to describe surfaces with a rough texture. Did you know? The root "ruga" in Latin means wrinkle, highlighting the bumpy or uneven nature conveyed by "rugueux."
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"Rugueux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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