noun🔗ShareBleu, ecchymoseA purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow."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.medicinebodymarkappearancephysiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMeurtrissures, tachesA dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface."The apple had several dark bruises from being dropped on the floor. "La pomme présentait plusieurs taches sombres dues à sa chute au sol.fruitvegetablemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMeurtrir, contusionnerTo strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it."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.bodymedicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbîmer, meurtrirTo damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way."The rough handling bruised the peaches in the market bag. "La manipulation brutale a abîmé les pêches dans le sac du marché.fruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMeurtrirOf fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly."Bananas bruise easily."Les bananes se meurtrissent facilement.fruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe meurtrir, se faire des bleusTo become bruised."I bruise easily."Je me fais facilement des bleus.bodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBoxer, se battre à coups de poingTo fight with the fists; to box."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.sportactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
