scratch

US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
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1.

éraflure, rayure

a mark or wound made by scratching

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The cat left a scratch on my arm.
Le chat a laissé une éraflure sur mon bras.
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There's a deep scratch on the car door.
Il y a une profonde rayure sur la portière de la voiture.
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abrasiongrazescrapegashcut
2.

départ, zéro

a starting line or position in a race or competition

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All runners must start from the scratch line.
Tous les coureurs doivent partir de la ligne de départ.
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He built his business from scratch.
Il a bâti son entreprise à partir de zéro.
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1.

gratter, rayer

to mark or cut the surface of (something) with a sharp object

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Be careful not to scratch the new table.
Fais attention à ne pas rayer la nouvelle table.
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He accidentally scratched his car on the wall.
Il a accidentellement rayé sa voiture contre le mur.
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abradegrazescrapegashcut
2.

gratter, démanger

to rub one's skin with one's nails to relieve itching

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He began to scratch his head thoughtfully.
Il commença à se gratter la tête pensivement.
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My arm is itching, I need to scratch it.
Mon bras me démange, je dois le gratter.
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