Sanglante (en. Bloody)

/sɑ̃ɡlɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Referring to an event or situation marked by violence resulting in bloodshed.
The battle was bloody, with many soldiers lost.
La bataille fut sanglante, avec de nombreux soldats perdus.
Describes an act or crime that is extremely violent.
The murder was described as bloody by the police.
Le meurtre a été décrit comme sanglant par la police.
Related to serious or tragic consequences.
This period of history is known for its bloody events.
Cette période de l'histoire est connue pour ses événements sanglants.

Etymology

From Old French 'sanglant', derived from 'sang' which means 'blood'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bloody battle
a battle with many casualties
bataille sanglante
bloody scene
a scene where there is a lot of blood
scène sanglante
bloody crime
a crime characterized by great violence
crime sanglant

Related Words

blood
vital red liquid in the bodies of animals and humans
sang
sanguine
related to blood
sanguin
bloodthirsty
blood-loving, cruel
sanguinaire

Slang Meanings

A very difficult or dangerous situation.
This project has become bloody, no one knows how to finish it.
Ce projet est devenu sanglant, personne ne sait comment le terminer.
A violent dispute.
They had a bloody altercation last night.
Ils ont eu une sanglante altercation hier soir.