-euse

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Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /øːzə/
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Suffix

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-euse

  1. the female form of -eur

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited 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

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-euse f (plural -euses)

  1. female equivalent of -eur

Suffix

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-euse f

  1. feminine singular of -eux

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French -euse.

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Suffix

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-euse f (plural -eusen)

  1. Female equivalent of -eur.
    Synonym: -eurin

Usage notes

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  • Feminine forms in -euse can be formed freely, but their stylistic values differ: Certain forms could only be considered humorous (e.g. Monteuse from Monteur). In some other cases the form in -eurin is considered more respectful and professional; for example, Friseurin, Masseurin are now preferred over Friseuse, Masseuse, which may have a vaguely dismissive tone. Yet other forms like Souffleuse do not show this tendency and are entirely usual.

Norman

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Suffix

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-euse

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