Roussent

Roussent is the third-person plural imperfect subjunctive form of the French verb rousser. The verb rousser means "to become reddish" or "to redden," typically referring to hair or complexion. Thus, "roussent" translates to "that they might redden," "that they were reddening," or "if they reddened," depending on the specific context and subjunctive nuance being expressed. Its usage is primarily found in literary works or formal speech where the imperfect subjunctive is employed.