Blessé (en. Hurt)
/blɛse/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who has been physically or emotionally injured.
He is a war casualty.
Il est un blessé de la guerre.
A sick or suffering person.
The victims of the accident were taken to the hospital.
Les blessés de l'accident ont été transportés à l'hôpital.
adjective
Said of a person affected by pain or injury.
She has a wounded look after the announcement of the news.
Elle a un regard blessé après l'annonce de la nouvelle.
Etymology
The word 'blessé' comes from the verb 'blesser' which means to harm someone.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wounded by a weapon
Person touched by a weapon.
blessé par une arme
psychological injury
Individual suffering from emotional trauma.
blessé psychologique
road accident victim
Victim of a road accident.
blessé de la route
Related Words
injury
Physical or moral injury sustained by a person.
blessure
to injure
To harm someone, whether physically or emotionally.
blesser
rehabilitation
Process of recovery and reintegration after an injury.
réhabilitation
Slang Meanings
Unfortunate
He looks hurt after that breakup.
Il a l'air blessé après cette rupture.
Odd or strange
This situation is really awkward in its approach.
Cette situation est vraiment blessé dans son approche.