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    Brisaient (en. Broke)

    /bʁi.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Cause something to be broken or destroyed.
    They were breaking the rules during that competition.
    Ils brisaient les règles lors de cette compétition.
    To break, fractures.
    The waves were breaking against the rocks on the beach.
    Les vagues brisaient les rochers sur la plage.
    To end a continuity, often in reference to ties or relationships.
    They were breaking all their ties with the past.
    Ils brisaient tous leurs liens avec le passé.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'briser', derived from Latin 'frangere', meaning to break.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break the ice
    Create a relaxed atmosphere at the beginning of an interaction.
    briser la glace
    break the silence
    Start talking after a moment of silence.
    briser le silence
    break the chains
    Free oneself from a constraint or restriction.
    briser les chaînes

    Related Words

    broken
    State of an object that has been broken.
    brisé
    breaker
    One who breaks something.
    briseur
    breaking
    Action of breaking.
    brisement

    Slang Meanings

    Deliberately breaking something for dramatic effect.
    He broke the TV live on air, a real reality TV moment.
    Il a brisé la télé en direct, un vrai moment de télé-réalité.
    To get rid of a relationship or obligation.
    She decided to break up with him after so many lies.
    Elle a décidé de briser avec lui après tant de mensonges.