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.