A1 noun Neutre

scar

/skɑːr/

A scar is a mark left on the skin after a cut or wound has healed. It is the body's way of finishing the healing process after an injury.

Exemples

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1

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

2

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

3

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

Famille de mots

Nom
scar
Verb
scar
Adjectif
scarred
Apparenté
scarring
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Astuce mémo

Think: A 'scar' is like a 'star' on your skin that shows where you were 'scared' by a cut.

Quiz rapide

The cat scratched me, but I hope it doesn't leave a ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : scar

Exemples

1

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

everyday

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

2

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

formal

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

3

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

informal

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

4

The study focuses on the biological composition of scar tissue compared to healthy skin cells.

academic

The study focuses on the biological composition of scar tissue compared to healthy skin cells.

5

The brand's reputation still carries a scar from the product recall last year.

business

The brand's reputation still carries a scar from the product recall last year.

Famille de mots

Nom
scar
Verb
scar
Adjectif
scarred
Apparenté
scarring

Collocations courantes

deep scar deep scar
facial scar facial scar
scar tissue scar tissue
surgical scar surgical scar
permanent scar permanent scar

Phrases Courantes

leave a scar

leave a scar

emotional scars

emotional scars

scars of war

scars of war

Souvent confondu avec

scar vs scare

A 'scar' is a physical mark on the skin, while 'scare' means to frighten someone.

scar vs score

A 'score' refers to points in a game or a mark made by cutting, but 'scar' specifically refers to healed skin.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'scar' is most commonly used for skin marks, but it can also describe lasting emotional pain or damage to an object's surface.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often add an extra 'e' and write 'scare' when they mean a mark on the skin.

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Astuce mémo

Think: A 'scar' is like a 'star' on your skin that shows where you were 'scared' by a cut.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English word 'skarre', which comes from Old Norse 'skarð' meaning a notch or gap.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one scar, two scars. Commonly used with the verbs 'have', 'leave', or 'get'.
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, physical scars are sometimes viewed as 'battle wounds' that represent strength or survival.

Quiz rapide

The cat scratched me, but I hope it doesn't leave a ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : scar

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