cicatriser

cicatriser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to heal
Cette pommade aidera à cicatriser la plaie.This ointment will help heal the wound.
b. to cicatrize
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., otitis).
(technical)
Corentin a dit qu'une bonne hydratation cicatrise un tatouage plus efficacement.Corentin said that proper hydration cicatrizes the tattoo more efficiently.
c. to cicatrise
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., otitis).
(technical)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
L'équipe chirurgicale a fait une incision, puis a cicatrisé la zone perforée.The surgical team made an incision and then cicatrised the perforated area.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to make better)
a. to heal
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Des perspectives plus positives ont cicatrisé les blessures émotionnelles de Tessa.More positive perspectives have healed Tessa's emotional wounds.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to heal
La coupure a déjà commencé à cicatriser.The cut has already started to heal.
b. to form a scar
La plaie sur le bras d'Antoine finira par cicatriser.The wound on Antoine's arm will eventually form a scar.
c. to cicatrize
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., otitis).
(technical)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Les tissus endommagés du patient ont cicatrisé après son opération grâce à ce traitement dermatologique.The patient's damaged tissues have cicatrized after his operation thanks to this dermatological treatment.
d. to cicatrise
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., otitis).
(technical)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Le patient aura besoin de soins supplémentaires pour que l'incision cicatrise correctement.The patient will need additional care for the incision to cicatrise properly.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to get better)
a. to heal
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Après sa rupture avec son ex-fiancé, le chagrin de Deborah cicatrisera avec le temps.Following her breakup with her ex-fiancé, Deborah's grief will heal with time.
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