-euse
See also: euse
Dutch
Pronunciation
Suffix
-euse
- the female form of -eur
Derived terms
French
Etymology
From Latin -ōsa, feminine form of -ōsus (which became -eux).
Use as the female equivalent of -eur is a later development which rests on the phonetic similarity of the suffixes.
Pronunciation
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Suffix
-euse f (plural -euses)
- female equivalent of -eur
Suffix
-euse f
Derived terms
German
Etymology
Pronunciation
Suffix
-euse f (plural -eusen)
Usage notes
- In some cases the form in -eurin is now considered more respectful and professional. For example, Friseurin, Masseurin are usually preferred over Friseuse, Masseuse, which might have a vaguely dismissive tone. Other forms like Souffleuse do not show this tendency, however.
Norman
Suffix
-euse
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