-euse
See also: euse
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-euse
- the female form of -eur
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Etymology edit
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.
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-euse f (plural -euses)
- female equivalent of -eur
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-euse f
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-euse f (plural -eusen)
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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.
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-euse
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