bruise
A bruise is a dark or discolored mark on the skin caused by an injury that does not break the surface, resulting from broken blood vessels underneath. It is also used to describe a damaged area on fruit or a metaphorical injury to a person's pride or reputation.
Exemples
3 sur 5I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.
Quiz rapide
He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : bruise
Exemples
I got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
everydayI got a small bruise on my shin after bumping into the coffee table.
The medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
formalThe medical examiner noted a significant bruise on the left temple, suggesting a fall.
Ouch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
informalOuch, that's going to be a nasty bruise tomorrow!
Research indicates that the rate of bruise healing can be influenced by certain vitamin deficiencies.
academicResearch indicates that the rate of bruise healing can be influenced by certain vitamin deficiencies.
The loss of the contract was a major bruise to the company's public image.
businessThe loss of the contract was a major bruise to the company's public image.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
black and blue
covered in bruises
a bruise to someone's reputation
damage to how someone is perceived
bruised ego
feelings of being hurt or embarrassed
Souvent confondu avec
A scar is a permanent mark from a healed wound, while a bruise is temporary discoloration.
A cut involves a break in the skin and bleeding, whereas a bruise occurs under the skin.
Notes d'usage
The word can be used literally for physical injuries or figuratively for psychological or organizational setbacks. In a medical context, the term 'contusion' is often preferred.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often misspell the word as 'bruize'. Additionally, ensure not to use 'bruise' for injuries where the skin is actually broken.
Astuce mémo
Remember that 'bruise' sounds like 'blues'—bruises often start out looking blue or purple.
Origine du mot
From the Old English 'brysan', meaning to crush or pound, influenced by the Old French 'bruisier', meaning to break or shatter.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In retail, bruised fruit is often sold at a discount or used for juice because it is seen as aesthetically damaged but still edible.
Quiz rapide
He had a large ______ on his arm where the ball hit him.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : bruise
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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