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bleeding

UK
/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
US
/ˈblidɪŋ/
bleeding off
bleeding out
bleeding over

Translations

bleedingnoun
bleedings
pl
The paramedics quickly stopped the bleeding from the wound.
Les ambulanciers ont rapidement arrêté le saignement de la plaie.
Additional translations
hémorragieEmploi souvent figuré ou pour une perte importante de sang.
Synonyms
blood loss
exsanguination
loss of blood
hemorrhage
bleedingadjective
UK
/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
US
/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
fichuFamilier, surtout britannique; marque l’agacement ou l’exaspération.
I can't believe I missed the bleeding bus again!
Je n’arrive pas à croire que j’ai encore raté ce fichu bus !
Synonyms
hemorrhaging
draining
losing blood
bleedinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
US
/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is losing blood.
Apply pressure to the bleeding wound until help arrives.
Exercez une pression sur la plaie saignante jusqu’à l’arrivée des secours.
bleedingadverb
Chiefly British informal intensifier meaning ‘very’ or ‘extremely’.
vachementFamilier, intensifieur emphatique, surtout en anglais britannique.
It’s bleeding cold outside today.
Il fait vachement froid dehors aujourd’hui.
bleedverb

bleeding

Gerund

bled
Past Simple
bled
Past Participle
bleeding
Gerund
UK
/bliːd/
US
/blid/
purgerTechnique, pour évacuer l'air ou un fluide d'un circuit.
After replacing the calipers, the mechanic had to bleed the brakes.
Après avoir remplacé les étriers, le mécanicien a dû purger les freins.
The tree began to bleed sap after being cut.
L'arbre a commencé à suinter de la sève après avoir été coupé.
He started to bleed after cutting his finger on the sharp edge.
Il s'est mis à saigner après s'être coupé le doigt sur le bord tranchant.
baverPour l'encre, les couleurs ou les images imprimées.
The red ink began to bleed into the white paper, creating a pink hue.
L'encre rouge a commencé à baver sur le papier blanc, créant une teinte rose.
épuiserSens figuré, avec des ressources ou de l'argent.
The constant repairs were beginning to bleed the company dry.
Les réparations constantes commençaient à épuiser l'entreprise.
Additional translations
compatirDans l'expression soutenue ou littéraire « bleed for someone ».
saignerMédecine, pour une saignée.
Synonyms
seep
exude
leak
drain
hemorrhage
gush
trickle
flow

Definitions

bleedingnoun
The process or result of losing blood from the body.
The paramedics quickly stopped the bleeding from the wound.
A financial loss or drain, often used metaphorically.
The company is trying to find ways to stop the financial bleeding.
bleedingadjective
Used to emphasize or express annoyance or frustration.
I can't believe I missed the bleeding bus again!
bleedinggerund / present participle
Losing blood; characterized by hemorrhage.
Apply pressure to the bleeding wound until help arrives.
bleedingadverb
Used as an intensifier meaning very or extremely (chiefly British, informal).
It’s bleeding cold outside today.
bleedverb
To lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.
He started to bleed after cutting his finger on the sharp edge.
To draw blood from someone, especially as a medical procedure.
The doctor decided to bleed the patient to relieve the pressure.
To drain someone or something of money or resources.
The constant repairs were beginning to bleed the company dry.
To spread or run into another area, especially of colors or ink.
The red ink began to bleed into the white paper, creating a pink hue.
To ooze or exude a liquid or substance.
The tree began to bleed sap after being cut.
To release air or fluid from a closed system such as brakes or a radiator so that it functions correctly.
After replacing the calipers, the mechanic had to bleed the brakes.
To feel or show deep sympathy or pity for someone, often expressed with the preposition "for".
My heart bleeds for the families who lost everything in the fire.
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