black eye

• Ecchymose autour de l'œil causée par un coup ou une blessure ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une atteinte à la réputation ou un échec.

A bruise around the eye caused by a blow or injury; also used figuratively to describe damage to one's reputation or a setback.

1. Physical injuryA2formal

   A bruise around the eye caused by a blow or impact.

   œil au beurre noir

   • He got a black eye from the boxing match.
   • She had a black eye after falling off her bike.
   • The doctor treated his black eye with ice.

2. Damage to reputationB2informal

   A negative effect on someone's reputation or image.

   atteinte à la réputation

   • The scandal gave the company a black eye.
   • His rude behavior was a black eye for the team.
   • The failed project was a black eye for the manager.