scar

• Nom désignant une marque laissée sur la peau ou une autre surface après la cicatrisation d'une blessure, ou plus largement une trace de dommage ou de traumatisme.

A noun referring to a mark left on the skin or other surface after an injury has healed, or more broadly, an indication of damage or trauma.

1. Mark on the skinA2formal

   A permanent mark left on the skin after a wound or injury has healed.

   Cicatrice (marque sur la peau)

   • The surgery left a small scar on his arm.
   • She has a scar on her knee from a childhood fall.
   • The burn scar faded over time.

   Synonymesblemishdisfigurementmarkpitpockpockmark

2. B2formal

   A lasting sign of damage, either physical or emotional, that remains after a difficult event.

   cicatrice

   • The war left deep scars on the city's landscape.
   • The accident left emotional scars that took years to heal.
   • The scandal left a scar on his reputation.

   Synonymesblemishdisfigurementmarkpockmarkstigma

• Verbe désignant l'action de marquer ou d'endommager une surface, en y laissant une cicatrice, ou de causer un préjudice émotionnel ou psychologique durable.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking or damaging the surface of something, or causing lasting emotional or psychological damage.

1. Mark with a scarB1formal

   To leave a permanent mark on the skin or surface after an injury or damage.

   cicatriser

   • The accident scarred his face for life.
   • The deep cut scarred her arm permanently.
   • The fire scarred the wooden table.

   Synonymesblemishdamagedisfigurefurrowgashmarkpockmarkslash

   Antonymescurehealrepair

2. Cause emotional traumaB2formal

   To cause lasting psychological damage or emotional pain.

   Marquer psychologiquement

   • The bullying scarred him emotionally for years.
   • The traumatic event scarred her deeply.
   • His childhood experiences scarred his ability to trust others.

   Synonymesbranddamagedistresshurtmarkseartraumatizewound

   Antonymescomfortconsolehealreassuresoothe