blemish
US /ˈblem.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈblem.ɪʃ/
1.
imperfection, tache, défaut
a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
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The antique table had a few minor blemishes.
La table antique avait quelques petites imperfections.
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Her perfect skin was without a single blemish.
Sa peau parfaite était sans la moindre imperfection.
2.
tache, défaut, entachement
a moral flaw or defect in character
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His reputation was without blemish until the scandal broke.
Sa réputation était sans tache jusqu'à ce que le scandale éclate.
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The politician's career ended with a serious blemish.
La carrière du politicien s'est terminée par une grave tache.
1.
gâcher, entacher, salir
to spoil the appearance of something
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The graffiti blemished the pristine wall.
Les graffitis ont gâché le mur immaculé.
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His poor performance blemished his otherwise excellent record.
Sa mauvaise performance a entaché son dossier par ailleurs excellent.