remaquillasses
The word 'remaquillasses' is syllabified as re-ma-qui-llas-ses, following French vowel-centric rules. It's the 2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'remaquiller', with stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'll' cluster is treated as a single consonant.
Definitions
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The 2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive of remaquiller.
(You all) would re-apply makeup.
“Si vous aviez plus de temps, vous remaquillassiez vos visages.”
Stress pattern
French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase or breath group. In this case, the penultimate syllable 'llas' receives the primary stress, though it's subtle.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing the schwa sound.. ma — Open syllable.. qui — Open syllable.. llas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'll' treated as a single consonant.. ses — Open syllable, containing the schwa sound.
Word Parts
re-
Latin origin, meaning 'again', 'back'. Iterative/repetitive action.
maquill-
From 'maquillage' (makeup), uncertain origin, possibly from Italian 'macchiare' (to stain). Core meaning of the verb.
-asses
French verbal inflection, 2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive. Indicates person, number, tense, and mood.
Similar Words
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
French syllables generally begin and end with vowels.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally complex.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a phrase.
- The imperfect subjunctive mood leads to complex conjugations.
- The 'll' cluster is treated as a single consonant unit in French phonology.
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