noun🔗ShareLe hors-jeuThe unmowed part of a golf course."The rough on the golf course was very long and difficult to play through. "Le hors-jeu sur le parcours de golf était très long et difficile à jouer.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrute, rustreA rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy."The rough from the neighborhood was known for picking fights. "Le brute du quartier était connu pour chercher des bagarres.personcharacterhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZone rugueuseA scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce."The bowler carefully aimed for the rough on the cricket pitch, hoping the unpredictable bounce would help deceive the batsman. "Le lanceur visait soigneusement la zone rugueuse sur le terrain de cricket, espérant que le rebond imprévisible aiderait à tromper le batteur.sporttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMatière bruteThe raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created."The jeweler carefully examined the rough to see if it was suitable for cutting a beautiful emerald. "Le bijoutier a examiné attentivement la matière brute pour voir si elle était adaptée à la taille d'une belle émeraude.materialgeologymineralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉbauche, esquisseA quick sketch, similar to a thumbnail but larger and more detailed, used for artistic brainstorming."The artist used a rough to quickly sketch out different poses for the family portrait. "L'artiste a utilisé une ébauche pour esquisser rapidement différentes poses pour le portrait de famille.artstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTempête, mauvais tempsBoisterous weather."The rough shook the classroom windows. "La tempête a secoué les fenêtres de la salle de classe.weatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCramponA piece inserted in a horseshoe to keep the animal from slipping."The blacksmith hammered the rough into the horseshoe to prevent the horse from slipping on the icy path. "Le forgeron a martelé le crampon dans le fer à cheval pour empêcher le cheval de glisser sur le chemin verglacé.animalweartechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉbaucher, esquisserTo create in an approximate form."Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."Ébauchez d'abord la forme, puis peaufinez les détails.actionprocessplanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBousculer, brutaliserTo commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player."The football player was penalized for roughing the quarterback. "Le joueur de football a été pénalisé pour avoir bousculé le quarterback.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRuger, rendre rugueuxTo render rough; to roughen."The wind roughened the surface of the lake, creating choppy waves. "Le vent a rendu rugueuse la surface du lac, créant des vagues agitées.qualitymaterialappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDébourrerTo break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes."The stable owner was roughing in the young colt, preparing him for the upcoming cavalry competition. "Le propriétaire de l'écurie débourrait le jeune poulain, le préparant pour la prochaine compétition de cavalerie.militaryanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEndurer, supporterTo endure primitive conditions."The family had to rough it out during their camping trip, sleeping in tents and cooking over a campfire. "La famille a dû endurer pendant leur voyage de camping, dormant dans des tentes et cuisinant sur un feu de camp.conditionactionsituationenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFerrerTo roughen a horse's shoes to keep the animal from slipping."The farrier roughed the horse's shoes before the race to improve its grip on the track. "Le maréchal-ferrant a ferré le cheval avant la course pour améliorer son adhérence sur la piste.animalvehicleactiontechnicalagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRugueux, inégalNot smooth; uneven."The road was rough, making the car ride bumpy. "La route était rugueuse, rendant le trajet en voiture cahoteux.qualityappearancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareApproximatif; hâtif ou négligé; non finiApproximate; hasty or careless; not finished."a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"une estimation approximative ; une ébauche d'un bâtiment ; un plan sommairequalityconditionappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAgité, turbulentTurbulent."rough sea"Mer agitéeweathernatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDifficile, rudeDifficult; trying."Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."Être adolescent de nos jours peut être difficile.conditionsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBrut, rugueuxCrude; unrefined"His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."Ses manières sont un peu brutales, mais il est bien intentionné.qualityappearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareViolent, brutalViolent; not careful or subtle"This box has been through some rough handling."Cette boîte a subi une manipulation brutale.characteractionqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRude, rauque, âpreLoud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating."a rough tone; a rough voice"Un ton rude ; une voix rauque.soundlanguagequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBrut, non poliNot polished; uncut; said of a gem."a rough diamond"un diamant brutmaterialappearancequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÂpre, rugueuxHarsh-tasting."rough wine"Vin âprefoodsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMalade, souffrantSomewhat ill; sick"My grandmother was feeling rough today, so she stayed home from the family dinner. "Ma grand-mère ne se sentait pas bien aujourd'hui, alors elle est restée à la maison et n'est pas venue au dîner de famille.medicineconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareavoir la gueule de boisUnwell due to alcohol; hungover"After the party, Sarah felt rough. "Après la fête, Sarah avait la gueule de bois.medicinebodyconditiondrinkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareRudement, brutalementIn a rough manner; rudely; roughly."The teacher spoke roughly to the student who was disruptive in class. "Le professeur a parlé rudement à l'élève qui perturbait la classe.attitudecharacterwayactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
