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    Égratignure (en. Scratch)

    [e-gra-ti-nyur]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small superficial cut on the skin.
    He got a scratch while playing outside.
    Il s'est fait une égratignure en jouant dehors.
    A mark left by rubbing.
    The scratches on the furniture show that it has been mistreated.
    Les égratignures sur le meuble montrent qu'il a été maltraité.
    An injury that is not serious.
    Don't worry, it's just a scratch.
    Ne t'inquiète pas, ce n'est qu'une égratignure.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to scratch', originating from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a scratch
    to have a small injury
    avoir une égratignure
    not to make a drama over a scratch
    not to exaggerate for a small injury
    ne pas en faire un drame pour une égratignure
    to get a scratch
    to injure oneself slightly
    se faire une égratignure

    Related Words

    to scratch
    to make a scratch
    égratigner
    to graze
    light scratch on a surface
    érafler
    injury
    physical damage to the body
    blessure

    Slang Meanings

    Little boo-boo
    He just has a little boo-boo on his arm.
    Il a juste un petit bobo sur le bras.
    Scratched up
    She scratched herself while playing in the bushes.
    Elle s'est grattouillée en jouant dans les buissons.