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    Plaie (en. Wound)

    [plɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Bodily injury that causes pain.
    He feels the pain of his wound.
    Il ressent la douleur de sa plaie.
    Opening in the epidermis, caused by a cut or injury.
    She has a wound on her hand.
    Elle a une plaie à la main.
    Healing time of a wound.
    The wound takes time to heal.
    La plaie met du temps à cicatriser.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'plaga', meaning 'blow' or 'injury'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a wound
    to be in a difficult situation.
    avoir une plaie
    to dress a wound
    to take care of an injury or emotional pain.
    panser une plaie
    to leave a wound open
    not to resolve a problem.
    laisser une plaie ouverte
    to make a wound
    to cause damage or pain.
    faire une plaie

    Related Words

    scar
    Mark left after the healing of a wound.
    cicatrice
    bandage
    Items used to cover and protect a wound.
    bandage
    disinfectant
    Product used to clean a wound.
    désinfectant

    Slang Meanings

    Emotional or psychological pain.
    He carries a wound that is not visible.
    Il porte une plaie qui ne se voit pas.
    Unresolved problem that causes suffering.
    This story is an open wound for him.
    Cette histoire est une plaie ouverte pour lui.