Blessures (en. Injuries)
/blɛ.syʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Bodily harm caused by an accident or violence.
He suffered wounds after the fall.
Il a souffert de blessures après la chute.
Injury resulting from a shock or a blow.
Sports injuries are common among athletes.
Les blessures sportives sont fréquentes chez les athlètes.
Emotional or psychological damage.
His emotional wounds made him stronger.
Ses blessures aux émotions l'ont rendu plus fort.
Etymology
The word 'wound' comes from the verb 'to wound', derived from the Latin 'vulnus', meaning 'wound'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
serious wounds
Significant damage requiring medical care.
blessures graves
to feel wounds
To be affected by emotional pain.
ressentir des blessures
to heal the wounds
To relieve or treat physical or emotional damage.
panser les blessures
Related Words
to wound
To cause bodily harm to someone.
blesser
emotion
Physical or psychological reaction to an event.
émotion
trauma
Physical or psychological damage resulting from an injury.
traumatisme
Slang Meanings
To get hurt
He got hurt while playing soccer.
Il s'est fait mal en jouant au foot.
To have aftereffects
After the accident, he still has aftereffects.
Après l'accident, il a encore des séquelles.