French Phrase
Que faire pour une blessure qui saigne ?
Meaning
The sentence asks for advice on the steps to take when a wound is bleeding. It is a direct, practical question often heard in first‑aid contexts or when someone is looking for immediate help.
When to use
Use this phrase when you or someone else has a bleeding cut, scrape, or wound and you need quick instructions. It works in informal conversations, medical hotlines, or when asking a friend, a pharmacist, or a healthcare professional for first‑aid guidance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quefairepouruneblessurequisaigne?
Que (interrogative pronoun)
Introduces a question asking for information; here it means “what”.
faire (infinitive)
Used after “que” to ask about an action: “what to do”.
pour (preposition)
Shows purpose or goal – “for” a bleeding wound.
une blessure (noun phrase)
Feminine singular; “a wound”. The article agrees with the noun.
qui (relative pronoun)
Links the noun “blessure” to the verb “saigne”, meaning “that/which”.
saigne (present, 3rd person singular)
Present tense of “saigner” (to bleed); agrees with “blessure”.
🗨In Conversation
Que faire pour une blessure qui saigne ?
What should I do for a bleeding wound?
Appliquez d'abord une pression directe avec un pansement propre, puis appelez le Samu si le saignement ne s'arrête pas.
First apply direct pressure with a clean dressing, then call emergency services if the bleeding doesn’t stop.
✕Common Mistakes
Que faire **en cas de** une blessure qui saigne ?
In a medical context, “en cas de” is often preferred to express “in case of”.
Que **doit‑on faire** pour une blessure qui saigne ?
The infinitive “faire” is correct; learners sometimes replace it with “doit‑on faire”, which sounds overly formal.
une blessure qui **saignait**
The verb must stay in the present (saigne) because the wound is currently bleeding; using the past (saignait) changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Comment traiter une blessure qui saigne ?
How to treat a bleeding wound?
Que faire en cas de saignement ?
What to do in case of bleeding?
Quelles sont les premières mesures à prendre pour une plaie qui saigne ?
What are the first steps for a bleeding wound?
Cultural Tip
In France, the official emergency number for medical help is 15 (Samu). First‑aid courses (PSC1) teach that the first action is always to apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage. If the bleeding is heavy, elevate the limb and call 15 immediately. Many pharmacies also have ready‑to‑use sterile gauze and antiseptic solutions, so it’s useful to keep a small first‑aid kit at home.