blister

• Petite élévation de la peau remplie de liquide, ou défaut analogue formant une cloque sur une surface peinte ou recouverte d'un revêtement, ou encore gonflement sur une plante.

A noun referring to a small bubble-like swelling on the skin filled with fluid, or a similar raised defect on a painted or coated surface, or a swelling on a plant.

1. Skin swellingB1formalmedical

   A small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burning, or other injury.

   Ampoule cutanée

   • She got a blister on her heel from wearing new shoes.
   • The burn caused a painful blister on his arm.
   • Doctors recommend not popping a blister to avoid infection.

   Synonymesblebbullavesicle

2. Surface flawB2formaltechnical

   A raised area or bubble on a painted or coated surface, caused by poor adhesion or trapped air.

   Cloquage

   • The paint job was ruined by blisters forming on the wall.
   • A blister appeared on the car's finish due to moisture underneath.
   • The contractor had to sand down the blister before repainting.

   Synonymesblebbubblebulgeswelling

3. Plant swellingC1formalscientific

   A raised, swollen area on a plant, often caused by disease, insects, or environmental factors.

   Cloque végétale

   • The leaves showed blisters from a fungal infection.
   • Blisters on the stem indicated an infestation of pests.
   • The botanist studied the blister on the plant's surface.

   Synonymesblebexcrescencegallpustuletuberclewart

• Verbe signifiant former des cloques (vésicules) sur la peau ou une surface, ou désigner l'action de provoquer une telle formation.

A verb used to indicate the formation of blisters on the skin or surface, or to cause such formation.

1. Develop blistersB1formal

   To become covered with blisters, typically as a result of friction, burning, or other skin irritation.

   se couvrir de cloques

   • His feet blistered after the long hike.
   • The skin on her hands blistered from the heat.
   • If you don't wear gloves, your palms will blister.

   Synonymesvesicate

2. Criticize harshlyC1informal

   To subject someone to severe or scathing criticism.

   critiquer durement

   • The critic blistered the actor's performance in the review.
   • The manager blistered the team for their poor results.
   • She was blistered by her boss for missing the deadline.

   Synonymescastigatecensurecondemnexcoriatelambasteroastscathescorch

   Antonymescommendlaudpraise

3. Cause blisters to formB1formal

   To cause a blister or blisters to appear on a surface, especially skin.

   Provoquer des cloques

   • The harsh chemicals blistered the paint on the car.
   • The sun blistered his shoulders after hours of exposure.
   • The hot pan blistered the countertop.

   Synonymesvesicate