shed blood

• Causer des blessures ou la mort, en particulier lors d'un conflit violent ou d'une bataille ; souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour désigner le coût de la guerre ou de la violence.

To cause injury or death, especially in a violent conflict or battle; often used metaphorically to refer to the cost of war or violence.

1. To cause injury or deathB2formal

   To cause someone to bleed, often in the context of violence, war, or conflict.

   verser le sang

   • The soldiers shed blood in the battle for their country.
   • The dictator's regime shed the blood of many innocent people.
   • They vowed to avenge the blood that was shed.

2. To sacrifice or sufferC1formal

   To endure hardship, pain, or sacrifice for a cause.

   verser son sang

   • Many activists shed blood for the right to vote.
   • The pioneers shed blood and sweat to build the new settlement.
   • He was willing to shed blood for his beliefs.