Heurté (en. Bumped into)

/œʁ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Describes a person or thing that has been struck or touched by something.
The vehicle was hurt after the accident.
Le véhicule est heurter après l'accident.
Also refers to a difficult situation created by an emotional shock.
He is still hurt by the news of his friend.
Il est encore heurter par la nouvelle de son amie.

Etymology

From the verb to hurt, derived from Latin "urtare".

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hurt sensitivities
To cause a shock or offense to someone's sensitivities.
heurter les sensibilités
to hurt one’s conscience
To confront someone with moral or ethical questions.
heurter sa conscience

Related Words

to hurt
Struck or hit.
heurter
shock
Hit or collision.
choc

Slang Meanings

To be in a delicate situation.
He is really hurt after what he said.
Il est vraiment heurter après ce qu'il a dit.
To have worries.
He has worries; he is a bit hurt right now.
Il a des soucis, il est un peu heurter actuellement.