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louche

/luːʃ/ /luʃ/

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verb

Troubler

To make (an alcoholic beverage, e.g. absinthe or ouzo) cloudy by mixing it with water, due to the presence of anethole. This is known as the ouzo effect.

Examples :

"Certain anise-flavored drinks have developed a mystique based on the exotic appearance of louching."

Certaines boissons anisées ont développé une mystique basée sur l'apparence exotique du trouble.

drink chemistry food

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adjective

Douteux, louche

Of questionable taste or morality; decadent.

Examples :

"The nightclub had a louche atmosphere, with dim lighting, expensive drinks, and people behaving in a way that felt slightly immoral. "

La boîte de nuit avait une atmosphère louche, avec un éclairage tamisé, des boissons chères et des gens qui se comportaient d'une manière qui semblait légèrement immorale.

character moral attitude quality appearance

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adjective

louche, douteux

Not reputable or decent.

Examples :

"The bar had a louche atmosphere, with dim lighting and shady-looking characters hanging around. "

Le bar avait une atmosphère louche, avec un éclairage tamisé et des personnages louches qui traînaient.

character moral society

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adjective

Douteux, louche

Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish.

Examples :

"He had a louche charm, a mischievous glint in his eye that hinted at hidden adventures. "

Il avait un charme louche, une lueur espiègle dans les yeux qui laissait entrevoir des aventures cachées.

character style person attitude