No. 3,746 in French
rousseau
"Rousseau" is a French surname, meaning "red-haired" or "reddish."
In a sentence
Jean-Jacques Rousseau est un philosophe célèbre du XVIIIe siècle.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a famous philosopher of the 18th century.
Proper noun used as a person's name referring specifically to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Le rousseau au fond du jardin est magnifique avec ses eaux claires.
The little stream at the back of the garden is magnificent with its clear waters.
Noun referring to a small creek or stream, showing its natural beauty in the garden.
L’écrivain a dépeint un rousseau comme symbole de sérénité dans son roman.
The writer depicted a brook as a symbol of serenity in his novel.
General noun used in a literary context to symbolize tranquility.
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