-âtre

See also: atre and âtre

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɑtʁ/

Suffix

-âtre

  1. (especially colours) -ish
    ‎bleue (“blue”) + ‎-âtre → ‎bleuâtre (“blueish”)
  2. Used to form pejoratives.
    ‎opinion (“opion”) + ‎-âtre → ‎opiniâtre (“obstinate”)
    ‎gentilhomme (“gentleman”) + ‎-âtre → ‎gentillâtre (“lordling”)

Derived terms
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