s'empourprer
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s'empourprer
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
1. (literary) (to be colored in crimson)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to be tinged with crimson
L'horizon s'empourpra lorsque le soleil se coucha.The horizon was tinged with crimson as the sun set.
2. (literary) (to flush)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to blush
En voyant Martin s'empourprer, Lucie a compris qu'il était extrêmement gêné.Seeing Martin blush, Lucie realized he was extremely embarrassed.
b. to go crimson
De rage, les joues d'Amélie s'empourprèrent.Amélie's cheeks went crimson with rage.
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