Meurtri (en. Bruised)
/mœʁ.tʁi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
State of a person who feels emotional or physical pain.
He feels wounded after this betrayal.
Il se sent meurtri après cette trahison.
One who has suffered injuries.
The dog was wounded after the accident.
Le chien était meurtri après l'accident.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'meurtrir', which means to wound or damage.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wounded by life
Affected by numerous difficulties.
meurtri par la vie
to make a wounded heart
To express great sadness.
faire un cœur meurtri
wounded in his self-esteem
Hurt in one's personal esteem.
meurtri dans son amour-propre
Related Words
to wound
Verb meaning to cause an injury.
meurtrir
murder
Act of killing someone.
meurtre
bruise
Note of harm in an emotion or feeling.
meurtrissure
Slang Meanings
To be greatly affected by something.
She is wounded by his words.
Elle est meurtrie par ses paroles.
To be in a state of intense sadness.
He is wounded after their separation.
Il est meurtri après leur séparation.