saignement

bleeding

noun seh-nyuh-MAHN Rare

Also means

hemorrhage

Usage Note

Saignement is the standard medical and everyday term for bleeding. Saignement de nez (nosebleed) is a common compound. The related verb is saigner (to bleed), and the adjective saignant(e) describes undercooked red meat — 'rare' in culinary contexts. Do not confuse saignement with hémorragie (f), which implies more severe blood loss.

Examples

"Le saignement s'est arrêté après quelques minutes."

Natural Translation

The bleeding stopped after a few minutes.

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