blessé

This is the 644th most frequent French word.


blessé

Injured; wounded.


Here, 'blessé' is used as an adjective to describe the subject's physical state post-accident.

Il est blessé après l'accident.

He is injured after the accident.


In this sentence, 'le blessé' functions as a noun to refer to the individual who is injured.

Le blessé a été transporté à l'hôpital.

The injured person was taken to the hospital.


This usage of 'blessée' is figurative, expressing emotional hurt rather than physical injury.

Elle semblait blessée par ses paroles.

She seemed hurt by his words.