bleed in French
bleed in French is fond perdu, saigner, purger — bleed means to lose blood from an injury.
bleed in French
fond perdu
(printing) A narrow edge around a page layout, to be printed but cut off afterwards (added to allow for slight misalignment, especially with pictures that should run to the edge of the finished sheet).
saigner
purger
(transitive) To remove air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.
prélever
(transitive) To tap off high-pressure gas (usually air) from a system that produces high-pressure gas primarily for another purpose.
What does "bleed" mean?
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verb To lose blood from an injury.
"His nose started to bleed after the fall."
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verb To drain someone or something of money or resources over time.
"The legal fees bled the family's savings dry."
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verb Of colour or ink, to spread beyond its intended area.
"The red dye bled into the white fabric during the wash."
bleed in a sentence
- His nose started to bleed after the fall.
- The wound bled through the bandage within an hour.
- The legal fees bled the family's savings dry.
- Rising costs are bleeding small businesses of their profits.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "bleed" in French?
"bleed" in French is fond perdu, saigner, purger. bleed means: To lose blood from an injury.
How do you use "bleed" in a sentence?
Example: "His nose started to bleed after the fall." In French, "bleed" is fond perdu, saigner, purger.
Are there other ways to say "bleed" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "bleed": fond perdu, saigner, purger, prélever.
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