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    Arrachait (en. Tore out)

    /aʁ.a.ʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To pull forcefully to detach or remove.
    He was pulling out the weeds from the garden.
    Il arrachait les mauvaises herbes du jardin.
    To take something with force.
    She was yank her bag from the assailant's hands.
    Elle arrachait son sac aux mains de l'agresseur.
    To obtain something in a brutal manner.
    He was extracting promises from his friends under pressure.
    Il arrachait des promesses à ses amis sous la pression.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'arracher', originating from the Latin 'arripare' which means to seize.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to elicit a smile
    Obtaining a smile from someone, often against their will.
    arracher un sourire
    to snatch victory
    Winning a victory in a difficult or unexpected way.
    arracher la victoire
    to draw tears
    Making someone cry, often by speaking in an emotional manner.
    arracher des larmes

    Related Words

    pulling
    The action of pulling out.
    arrachage
    to pull
    Infinitive verb meaning the action of removing forcefully.
    arracher
    pulled
    Past participle of 'to pull', meaning that something has been removed with force.
    arraché

    Slang Meanings

    To score a hit
    He scored a winning hit at the last minute.
    Il a arraché un coup gagnant à la dernière minute.
    To seal a deal
    She managed to seal an incredibly good deal.
    Elle a réussi à arracher un deal incroyablement bon.