Sanglants (en. Bloody)

/sɑ̃ɡlɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Marked by blood, involving bloody violence.
The film was filled with bloody scenes.
Le film était rempli de scènes sanglantes.
Very violent.
The battle was particularly bloody.
La bataille a été particulièrement sanglante.
Related to crimes or conflicts involving loss of life.
The repercussions of this event were bloody.
Les répercussions de cet événement ont été sanglantes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sanguinolentus' which means 'soaked in blood'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bloody battle
A battle with many dead and injured.
bataille sanglante
bloody scenes
Descriptions or depictions of extreme violence.
scènes sanglantes
bloody project
A project that leads to serious and violent consequences.
projet sanglant

Related Words

blood
Red liquid circulating in the veins of living beings.
sang
violence
Behavior that harms a person, which can lead to injury or death.
violence
murder
Acts of intentionally killing a human being.
meurtre

Slang Meanings

A very violent situation or event.
That match was bloody, there were fights everywhere.
Ce match était sanglant, il y a eu des bagarres partout.
A severe criticism or violent attack.
His speech was bloody, he literally tore his opponent apart.
Son discours était sanglant, il a littéralement déchiré son adversaire.