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scar

UK
/skɑː/
US
/skɑr/

Translations

scarnoun
scars
pl
UK
/skɑː/
US
/skɑr/
escarpementgéologie
The hikers admired the impressive scar that rose sharply from the valley floor.
Les randonneurs ont admiré l’escarpement impressionnant qui s’élevait brusquement du fond de la vallée.
The scar on his arm was a reminder of the accident he had as a child.
La cicatrice sur son bras lui rappelait l’accident qu’il avait eu enfant.
Additional translations
falaiseplus général, pour une paroi rocheuse abrupte
cicatricepar extension, sur un paysage ou une surface endommagée
cicatriceau sens figuré
Synonyms
wound
defect
injury
mark
blemish
stain
imperfection
scarverb
scarred
Past Simple
scarred
Past Participle
scarring
Gerund
UK
/skɑː/
US
/skɑr/
balafreren parlant d’une blessure visible
The accident scarred his face permanently.
L’accident lui a balafré le visage à vie.
cicatrisermédecine
The cut healed neatly and scarred only slightly.
La coupure a cicatrisé proprement et n’a presque pas laissé de cicatrice.
Additional translations
marquerau sens figuré, pour une atteinte psychologique durable
Synonyms
brand
imprint
stain
blemish
mark
scaradjective
UK
/skɑː/
US
/skɑr/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "scar tissue")
cicatricielmédecine
Scar tissue can limit the joint's range of motion.
Le tissu cicatriciel peut limiter l’amplitude de mouvement de l’articulation.

Definitions

scarnoun
A mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed.
The scar on his arm was a reminder of the accident he had as a child.
A lasting effect of grief, fear, or other emotion left on a person's character by a traumatic experience.
The emotional scar from the loss of her loved one took years to heal.
A steep high cliff or rock outcrop, especially of limestone.
The hikers admired the impressive scar that rose sharply from the valley floor.
A visible mark or indentation on a surface or landscape made by damage, wear, or human activity.
Years of mining left ugly scars on the hillside.
scarverb
To mark the skin with a scar or scars.
The accident scarred his face permanently.
To leave a lasting effect on someone's mind or emotions.
The traumatic event scarred her for life.
To form a scar during the healing process.
The cut healed neatly and scarred only slightly.
scaradjective
Relating to or consisting of a scar or scars; forming scars.
Scar tissue can limit the joint's range of motion.
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