wound

• Lésion des tissus vivants causée par une coupure, un choc ou un autre impact, généralement avec rupture de la peau, ou blessure morale.

An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one where the skin is cut or broken.

1. Coiled or twistedB2formal

   Arranged in a coil or spiral; twisted around something.

   enroulé

   • The rope was wound tightly around the post.
   • She had a wound scarf around her neck.
   • The wire was wound into a neat coil.

   Synonymescoiledcurledturnedtwistedwrapped

• Nom désignant une lésion des tissus vivants, souvent avec coupure ou déchirure de la peau, ou une atteinte morale affectant les sentiments ou l'orgueil.

A noun referring to an injury to living tissue, often involving a cut or break in the skin, or a figurative injury to one's feelings or pride.

1. Physical injuryB1formalmedical

   An injury to living tissue, especially one involving a cut or break in the skin.

   Blessure physique

   • The doctor cleaned the wound and applied a bandage.
   • He suffered a deep wound on his leg from the accident.
   • The wound healed slowly over several weeks.

   Synonymesabrasioncutgashinjurylacerationlesionsoretrauma

2. Combat casualtyB2formal

   A casualty to military personnel resulting from combat.

   Blessure de guerre

   • The soldier received a wound during the battle.
   • Many soldiers were treated for wounds at the field hospital.
   • He was awarded a medal after recovering from his combat wound.

   Synonymesdamagehurtinjurylesiontrauma

3. Emotional hurtB2formal

   A figurative injury to one's feelings or pride.

   Blessure morale

   • Her harsh words left a deep emotional wound.
   • The betrayal caused a wound that never fully healed.
   • He tried to hide the wound to his pride after the rejection.

   Synonymesaffrontblowhurtinjuryinsultoffensepangslightstingtrauma

   Antonymescomfortconsolationhealingsolace

4. Act of woundingC1formal

   The act of inflicting a wound.

   Action de blesser

   • The wound was deliberate and caused by a sharp object.
   • The court examined the evidence of the wound.
   • The wound was inflicted during the struggle.

   Synonymesharmhurtinflictioninjurywounding

   Antonymescurehealingrepairtreatment

• Verbe désignant l'action d'enrouler, de tordre ou d'entourer quelque chose autour d'un objet, ou de suivre un chemin sinueux.

A verb used to indicate the act of twisting, turning, or coiling something around an object, or following a twisting course.

verbe irrégulier

1. Twist or turnB1formal

   To move in a twisting or curving direction, or to wrap something around something else.

   Enrouler, serpenter

   • The road winds through the mountains.
   • She wound the scarf around her neck.
   • The river winds its way to the sea.

   Synonymesbendcoilcurlcurvemeandersnakespiralturntwistwrap

2. Tighten a mechanismA2formal

   To turn a key or handle to make a clock, toy, or engine operate.

   Remonter (un mécanisme)

   • Don't forget to wind the clock before bedtime.
   • He wound up the toy car and let it go.
   • The watch needs to be wound every day.

   Synonymescrankturnwind up

3. End up or concludeB2informal

   To bring something to a conclusion or end, often unexpectedly.

   se terminer, aboutir

   • The meeting wound up after three hours.
   • We wound up going to the beach instead.
   • The story wound up with a happy ending.

   Synonymescloseconcludeendfinishterminatewrap up

Variantes phrasalwind offwind up

• Verbe désignant l'action de causer une blessure à une personne ou à un animal, généralement en coupant, perçant ou endommageant la peau.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing an injury to a person or animal, typically by cutting, piercing, or breaking the skin.

1. Cause physical injuryB1formal

   To inflict an injury on a person or animal, typically by cutting, piercing, or breaking the skin.

   blesser (par coup, coupure ou perforation)

   • The soldier was wounded in battle.
   • The broken glass wounded his hand.
   • The dog wounded the intruder during the break-in.

   Synonymescutdamagegashharmhurtinjurelaceratemaimpiercestab

   Antonymescurehealmend

2. Hurt emotionallyB1formal

   To cause emotional pain or distress to someone.

   blesser moralement

   • Her harsh words wounded his pride.
   • He felt wounded by her rejection.
   • The betrayal deeply wounded their friendship.

   Synonymesdamagedistressgrievehurtinjureoffendpainscarstingtraumatize

   Antonymescheercomfortconsolegladdenhealsoothe