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• État d'une personne qui ressent une douleur physique ou une souffrance émotionnelle à la suite d'une action externe.

An adjective describing a state of experiencing physical injury or emotional distress, often resulting from an external cause such as an accident, conflict, or unkind words. The term conveys vulnerability and can apply to both bodily harm and psychological impact.

1. Physically injured or woundedA2informal

   Describes a condition in which the body has sustained damage, injury, or is experiencing pain due to external impact, accident, or physical contact. This usage typically refers to visible or tangible harm affecting one's physical well-being.

   blessé physiquement

   • None of the passengers were badly hurt in the collision.
   • Steve didn't look seriously hurt after the fall.
   • Stop that or you'll get hurt!
   • He continued working despite being hurt in the accident.
   • The athlete played on even though she was clearly hurt.

   Synonymesachingdamagedinjuredsorewounded

   Antonymesfinehealedhealthyunhurtuninjuredunscathedwellwhole

2. Emotionally upset or offendedA2informal

   Refers to a state of feeling psychological pain, sadness, or resentment caused by someone's words, actions, or circumstances that have affected one's feelings or self-esteem. This sense emphasizes inner emotional response rather than physical condition.

   blessé (moralement)

   • She had a hurt look in her eyes after hearing the criticism.
   • You have every right to feel hurt by what was said.
   • He was deeply hurt that his invitation had been overlooked.
   • Her hurt pride was evident in the way she avoided eye contact.
   • Don't speak harshly—you might leave someone feeling hurt.

   Synonymesdistressedinjuredoffendedpainedresentfulupsetwounded

   Antonymescalloushardenedindifferentinsensitiveunaffectedunfeelingunhurt

• Nom désignant une douleur physique ou émotionnelle, une blessure ou un dommage.

A noun referring to physical or emotional pain, injury, or damage.

1. Physical painA1formal

   Physical injury or pain caused by damage to the body.

   douleur physique

   • The cut caused a lot of hurt.
   • He felt hurt in his leg after the fall.
   • The doctor treated her hurt from the accident.

   Synonymesacheagonydiscomfortinjurypainsorenesssufferingwound

2. Emotional painA2informal

   Mental or emotional suffering, often from offense or rejection.

   peine morale

   • His words caused her deep hurt.
   • She couldn't hide the hurt in her eyes.
   • The betrayal left a lasting hurt on their friendship.

   Synonymesagonyanguishdistressgriefinjurypainsorrowsufferingwound

   Antonymescomfortconsolationdelightjoypleasuresolace

• Verbe signifiant causer une douleur ou un dommage physique ou émotionnel à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate causing physical or emotional pain or injury to someone or something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Cause physical painA1formal

   To cause physical injury or pain to someone or something.

   blesser (causer une douleur physique)

   • He fell and hurt his knee badly.
   • The accident hurt several passengers.
   • Be careful not to hurt yourself with that knife.

   Synonymesbruiseburncripplecutdamagedisableharminjuremaimwound

   Antonymescurehealmendsoothe

2. Cause emotional painA2informal

   To cause emotional distress, upset, or offense to someone.

   blesser moralement

   • Her words really hurt my feelings.
   • I didn't mean to hurt you with my comment.
   • He was hurt by the criticism from his boss.

   Synonymesbruisecutdistressoffendpainsaddenstingupsetwound

   Antonymescheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

3. Damage or harmB1formal

   To cause damage to something or have a negative effect.

   Endommager ou nuire

   • The storm hurt the crops significantly.
   • High prices hurt the company's sales.
   • The scandal hurt his reputation permanently.

   Synonymesbruisedamagedisableharmimpairinjuremarspoilwound

   Antonymesaidbenefitfixhealhelpmendrepair