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    Brisait (en. Broke)

    /bʁi.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of breaking or damaging an object.
    He was breaking the branches in anger.
    Il brisait les branches avec colère.
    To end something in a brutal manner.
    She was shattering their dream of a common future.
    Elle brisait leur rêve d'un futur commun.
    Break in a bond or an emotional connection.
    This event broke their friendship.
    Cet événement brisait leur amitié.

    Etymology

    From the old verb 'briser', derived from the Latin 'frangere' which means to break.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    broke the heart
    It causes great pain or sadness.
    brisait le cœur
    broke down barriers
    Overcoming considerable obstacles.
    brisait des barrières

    Related Words

    breaking
    The act of breaking, often used concerning feelings.
    brisement
    broken
    One who has undergone the act of being broken or fractured.
    brisé
    breakage
    The result of being broken.
    brisure

    Slang Meanings

    To unexpectedly break something.
    He broke the evening by announcing his resignation.
    Il a brisé la soirée en annonçant sa démission.
    To distort a reality.
    He was breaking the truth each time he spoke.
    Il brisait la vérité à chaque fois qu'il parlait.