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    Arrache (en. Ripped off)

    /aʁaʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The extraction of a tooth.
    The dentist performed the extraction of the decayed tooth.
    Le dentiste a pratiqué l'arrache de la dent cariée.
    A meat cutter.
    He bought a meat cutter at the market.
    Il a acheté un arrache de viande au marché.
    verb
    To pull or remove with force.
    He tears off the paper covering the gift.
    Il arrache le papier qui couvre le cadeau.
    To quickly get rid of something.
    She tears out a page from the book that she doesn't like.
    Elle arrache une page du livre qu’elle n’aime pas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to tear', from Old French 'arrecier', meaning to pull something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a tear
    To act impulsively or energetically.
    faire un arrache
    tear the eyes
    That draws a lot of attention, that is very striking.
    arrache les yeux
    tear yourself away
    Expresses an urging to hurry.
    arrache-toi

    Related Words

    to tear
    To remove something with force.
    arracher
    tearing
    The action of tearing.
    arrachage

    Slang Meanings

    To have an intense or eventful life.
    Ever since he started going out, he's been living a tear.
    Depuis qu'il sort, il vit un arrache.
    To be under the influence of a substance.