English–French
“bloody” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃glɑ̃/
Example
La scène du crime était sanglante.
The crime scene was bloody.
How to say “bloody” in French
“Bloody” in French is sanglant.
A scene where blood is visibly present, making the violence feel immediate and graphic.
Example sentences with sanglant
Le film était trop sanglant pour les enfants.
The film was too bloody for children.
Tips for using sanglant
- Sanglant often has a graphic or literary tone, while ensanglanté more directly describes something stained or covered with blood.