-euse

• IPA^(key): /øːzə/

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-euse

1. the female form of -eur

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.

• IPA^(key): /øz/

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-euse f (plural -euses)

1. female equivalent of -eur

-euse f

1. feminine singular of -eux

Borrowed from French -euse.

• IPA^(key): /ˈøːzə/

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-euse f (plural -eusen)

1. Female equivalent of -eur.

   Synonym: -eurin

• 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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