-âtre

See also: atre and âtre

French

Etymology

From Latin -astrum, accusative of -aster. Cognate to Italian -astro.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /atʁ/ ~ /ɑtʁ/

Suffix

-âtre

1. (especially colours) -ish

   ‎bleue (“blue”) + ‎-âtre → ‎bleuâtre (“blueish”)

2. Used to form pejoratives.

   ‎opinion (“opinion”) + ‎-âtre → ‎opiniâtre (“obstinate”)

   ‎gentilhomme (“gentleman”) + ‎-âtre → ‎gentillâtre (“lordling”)

Derived terms

French terms suffixed with -âtre