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    Arracher (en. To tear out)

    /a.ʁaʃ.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To pull something with force.
    He tore the door open to enter.
    Il a arraché la porte pour entrer.
    To obtain something in a brutal manner.
    She forced money from her attacker.
    Elle a arraché de l'argent à son agresseur.
    To detach a plant from its soil.
    He pulled the weeds out of the garden.
    Il a arraché les mauvaises herbes du jardin.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'arrachier', derived from Latin 'eradicare' meaning 'torn out, uprooted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to let out a cry
    To produce an involuntary cry, often under the effect of surprise or pain.
    arracher un cri
    to take something away from someone
    To take something away from someone, generally by force.
    arracher à quelqu'un
    to elicit a smile
    To obtain a smile from someone, often by an unexpected or charming action.
    arracher un sourire

    Related Words

    tearing out
    The action of tearing something out.
    arrachage
    torn
    Refers to something that has been torn out.
    arraché
    root
    The underground part of a plant, often related to the action of tearing out.
    racine

    Slang Meanings

    In drug terms, 'to tear out' can mean to consume intensely.
    He really impressed this weekend with his friends.
    Il a vraiment arraché ce week-end avec ses amis.
    In the context of musical performances, 'to tear out' means to succeed in captivating the audience.
    This concert really rocked, everyone was standing.
    Ce concert a vraiment arraché, tout le monde était debout.