English–French
“scar” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sikatʁis/
Example
Il porte une cicatrice sur la joue depuis l'accident.
He has had a scar on his cheek since the accident.
How to say “scar” in French
“Scar” in French is cicatrice.
A closed injury remains visible as a permanent trace on the body, even after the damaged area has healed.
Example sentences with cicatrice
La cicatrice d'opération est à peine visible.
The surgical scar is barely visible.
Tips for using cicatrice
- French commonly uses avoir or porter une cicatrice, and a location is introduced with sur, as in une cicatrice sur la joue.