Il mènera cette affaire rondement = He will not dally about that matter.

Rose

Il n’est point de rose sans épines = Every rose has its thorn; No rose without a thorn.

Rôti

Il ne faut pas s’endormir sur le rôti = We must keep our wits about us; We must not neglect our work; We must not be too slow over it; We must not rest on our laurels.

[Literally, to go to sleep whilst cooking the meat.]

Roue

Il fait la roue = He shows off.

Rouge