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bruises

/ˈbɹuːzɪz/

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noun

Bleu, ecchymose

A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

Examples :

"After I fell off my bike, I noticed several bruises on my leg. "

Après être tombé de mon vélo, j'ai remarqué plusieurs bleus sur ma jambe.

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noun

Meurtrissures, taches

A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

Examples :

"The apple had several dark bruises from being dropped on the floor. "

La pomme présentait plusieurs taches sombres dues à sa chute au sol.

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verb

Meurtrir, contusionner

To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.

Examples :

"The bully threatened to bruise him if he didn't give up his lunch money. "

Le tyran a menacé de le meurtrir s'il ne lui donnait pas son argent de poche.

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verb

Abîmer, meurtrir

To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.

Examples :

"The rough handling bruised the peaches in the market bag. "

La manipulation brutale a abîmé les pêches dans le sac du marché.

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verb

Meurtrir

Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

Examples :

"Bananas bruise easily."

Les bananes se meurtrissent facilement.

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verb

Se meurtrir, se faire des bleus

To become bruised.

Examples :

"I bruise easily."

Je me fais facilement des bleus.

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verb

Boxer, se battre à coups de poing

To fight with the fists; to box.

Examples :

"The two boys argued for a moment, then bruised each other until the teacher intervened. "

Les deux garçons se sont disputés un instant, puis se sont battus à coups de poing jusqu'à ce que le professeur intervienne.

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