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    Blesse (en. Hurt)

    /blɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To inflict a wound on someone.
    He injured his opponent during the match.
    Il a blessé son adversaire lors du match.
    To cause physical or moral suffering.
    Words can sometimes hurt more than actions.
    Les mots peuvent parfois blesser plus que les actes.
    To afflict in a figurative sense.
    His betrayal hurt him deeply.
    Sa trahison l'a profondément blessé.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'blesrer', derived from Latin 'vulnāre', which means to wound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hurt feelings
    To cause someone emotional pain.
    blesser des sentiments
    to injure oneself
    To hurt oneself.
    se blesser
    injured in combat
    A person who has sustained an injury during a confrontation.
    blessé au combat

    Related Words

    wound
    An injury caused to a person or animal.
    blessure
    injurious
    That which causes a wound, physical or moral.
    blessant
    injured
    A person who has suffered an injury.
    blessé

    Slang Meanings

    To hurt someone emotionally.
    He really hurt her with his comments.
    Il l'a vraiment blessée avec ses commentaires.
    To have a bad influence on someone.
    This pressure can harm young people.
    Cette pression peut blesser les jeunes.