English–French
“wound” in French
How to say “wound” in French
“Wound” in French is plaie.
An open injury where tissue has been damaged by a cut, impact, or bite and the body's inside is no longer fully protected.
Example sentences with plaie
Elle a dû bander la plaie avant de sortir.
She had to dress the wound before going out.
Tips for using plaie
- For a simple cut, coupure is often more specific, while plaie emphasizes the resulting open wound and blessure is the broader term for an injury.