sanglant
bloody
Qui est marqué par du sang, une blessure ou une grande violence.
Word: sanglant
Meaning: The French adjective sanglant means "bloody" in English. It is used to describe something covered with blood or involving bloodshed.
Explanation:
- sang means "blood" in French.
- The suffix -lant is used to form adjectives.
So, sanglant literally refers to something associated with blood.
Uses and context:
- Describes physical bloodiness:
- Example: "un visage sanglant" – "a bloody face"
- Describes violent or brutal situations characterized by bloodshed:
- Example: "une bataille sanglante" – "a bloody battle"
Synonyms:
- ensanglanté (bloodied, covered in blood)
- sangivore (more literally "blood-eating," but can be associated in some contexts)
Antonyms:
- propre (clean)
- sans tache (unstained, spotless)
Additional notes: Sanglant is mainly used to emphasize the presence of blood or violence. It can be used literally or figuratively to highlight brutality.
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Examples
Le film est très sanglant.adjective
The movie is very bloody.
Ils ont découvert une trace sanglante sur le sol.adjective
They discovered a bloody trace on the ground.
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