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    Saignée (en. Bleeding)

    [sɛɲe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Loss of blood due to an injury or illness.
    The bleed of the injured man required quick intervention.
    La saignée de l'homme blessé a nécessité une intervention rapide.
    Winemaking process involving the removal of a portion of the must to obtain a more concentrated wine.
    The bleed improves the quality of the wine produced.
    La saignée permet d'améliorer la qualité du vin produit.
    Drawing a certain amount of liquid in a transformation process.
    The bleed from the tank was performed to prevent overflow.
    La saignée du réservoir a été effectuée pour éviter le débordement.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'bleed' which comes from the Latin 'sanguinare', meaning to make blood flow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a bleed
    To be in a difficult or precarious situation.
    être dans une saignée
    to make a bleed
    To take measures to reduce a quantity, often in a management context.
    faire une saignée

    Related Words

    bleed
    To lose blood.
    saigner
    sanguine
    Related to blood.
    sanguin

    Slang Meanings

    Marked difficulty.
    Since her breakup, she has been going through a real bleed.
    Depuis sa rupture, elle traverse une vraie saignée.
    A tough blow to endure.
    This failure was a bleed for the team.
    Cet échec a été une saignée pour l'équipe.