Scarron (en. Scarron)
/skaʁɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Scar resulting from an injury or disease.
He has a scarron on his arm after the accident.
Il a un scarron sur le bras après l'accident.
Mark left on the skin by an old lesion.
Scarrons can sometimes be aesthetically bothersome.
Les scarrons peuvent parfois être esthétiquement gênants.
Scar that is particularly visible or pronounced.
This scarron is a reminder of a tumultuous childhood.
Ce scarron est le souvenir d'une enfance tumultueuse.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'scarra,' meaning scar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a scarron
to have a mark or scar on the skin.
avoir un scarron
to bear a scarron
to have a visible scar on a part of the body.
porter un scarron
to make a scarron
to cause a scar, often following an injury.
faire un scarron
Related Words
scar
Mark left on the skin after healing.
cicatrice
injury
Damage caused to a part of the body.
blessure
sequel
Lasting consequence of a disease or injury.
sequela
Slang Meanings
Unattractive mark on the skin.
That scarron, I got it while fooling around.
Ce scarron là, je l'ai eu en faisant le fou.
Scar that tells a story.
Every scarron I have has a story behind it.
Chaque scarron que j'ai a une histoire derrière.