bruise

• Nom désignant une marque sur la peau causée par un choc ou une blessure qui endommage les vaisseaux sanguins sous-cutanés, entraînant une coloration bleutée, violacée ou jaunâtre de la zone.

A noun referring to a mark on the skin caused by an injury that breaks blood vessels underneath, resulting in a discolored area.

1. Injury markA2formalmedical

   A mark on the skin caused by bleeding under the surface after a blow or impact.

   ecchymose

   • She had a large bruise on her knee after falling off her bike.
   • The bruise turned purple and yellow as it healed.
   • He applied ice to the bruise to reduce swelling.

   Synonymescontusiondiscolorationecchymosis

2. Fruit blemishA2informalculinary

   A soft, discolored area on fruit caused by pressure or impact.

   Meurtrissure sur fruit

   • The apple had a small bruise on its side.
   • Avoid buying bananas with dark bruises.
   • She cut away the bruised part of the peach before eating it.

   Synonymesblemishblotchdiscolorationmarkspot

• Verbe désignant l'action de meurtrir ou de se meurtrir, c'est-à-dire provoquer une contusion sur la peau ou sur un fruit, ou devenir marqué par une contusion.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a bruise on skin or fruit, or becoming bruised.

1. B1formalmedical

   To cause a bruise on the skin or flesh, typically by a blow or impact.

   Meurtrir (provoquer une ecchymose)

   • He bruised his arm when he fell off the bike.
   • The heavy box bruised her leg as she carried it.
   • Be careful not to bruise the fruit when packing it.

   Synonymesblackencontusediscolormark

2. Become bruisedB1formalmedical

   To develop a bruise on the skin or flesh.

   Se couvrir d'ecchymoses

   • Her skin bruises easily.
   • The apple bruised after being dropped.
   • His ego bruised after the harsh criticism.

   Synonymesblackendiscolor

3. B2informal

   To damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something.

   Meurtrir, abîmer

   • The constant criticism bruised his confidence.
   • The scandal bruised the company's reputation.
   • The rough handling bruised the delicate flowers.

   Synonymesblemishdamagedisfigureimpairmarspoiltarnish