Blessés (en. Wounded)
/ble.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Individuals who have been injured.
The injured from the accident were hospitalized.
Les blessés de l'accident ont été hospitalisés.
Individuals suffering from physical injuries.
There were several injured during the fight.
Il y avait plusieurs blessés lors du combat.
Etymology
From the verb 'to injure', which means to cause physical pain or injury.
Common Phrases and Expressions
war casualties
the individuals harmed during armed conflicts.
les blessés de guerre
there are injured
it means there are people who have sustained injuries.
il y a des blessés
assessment of the injured
the record or report of individuals injured in an incident.
bilan des blessés
Related Words
injury
physical harm caused to a person.
blessure
to injure
to cause an injury to someone.
blesser
victim
a person who suffers from a crime or an accident.
victime
Slang Meanings
minor injuries
The minor injuries received first aid and went home.
Les blessés légers ont reçu un premier secours et sont repartis chez eux.
bruises
He came back with bruises after that fight.
Il est rentré avec des bleus après cette bagarre.