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    Saigne (en. Bleeds)

    /sɛɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of losing blood.
    He is bleeding after cutting his finger.
    Il saigne après s'être coupé le doigt.
    To give blood voluntarily.
    She bleeds regularly to help those in need.
    Elle saigne régulièrement pour aider les personnes dans le besoin.
    To emit a liquid due to an injury or illness.
    The wound continues to bleed despite the bandages.
    La plaie continue de saigner malgré les bandages.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "saigne" comes from the Latin verb 'sanguinare' which means to make bleed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bleed white
    To exhaust someone or something completely.
    saigner à blanc
    to bleed from the chest
    To refer to a deep sorrow or grief.
    saigner de la poitrine
    to be in a state of bleeding
    To be in a state where one needs medical care.
    être à saigner

    Related Words

    bleeding
    Loss of blood, typically due to an injury.
    saignement
    sanguine
    Related to blood.
    sanguin
    bleed-nuts
    Refers to a tool or device that causes bleeding, often used in slang.
    saigne-boulons

    Slang Meanings

    To be cheated or excessively lose money.
    This operation bled me. I will never do that again.
    Cette opération m'a saigné. Je ne ferai plus jamais cela.
    To be under pressure or intense stress.
    The job is slowly draining me.
    Le boulot me saigne à petit feu.