Brisant (en. Breaking)

/bʁi.zɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Characteristic of an explosive that causes a strong detonation.

Example Sentence: The bomb was of the shattering type, capable of destroying everything in its path.

La bombe était de type brisant, capable de détruire tout sur son passage.

Definition: State or quality of being shattering.

Example Sentence: This piece of glass has a shattering nature that can cause injury.

Ce morceau de verre a une nature brisante qui peut blesser.

Etymology/Origin: From the term 'bris', derived from the Latin 'fractus', meaning broken.

Common Phrase: shattering pressure

Common Phrase Meaning: Sufficient pressure to cause a detonation.

pression brisante

Common Phrase: shattering force

Common Phrase Meaning: Force capable of causing a break or explosion.

force brisante

Related Word: break

Description: To break into pieces.

briser

Related Word: breakage

Description: Action of breaking or the state of being broken.

brisure

Slang Meaning: To have a strong impact on a situation.

Slang Example: His speech had a shattering effect on the audience.

Son discours a eu un effet brisant sur l'auditoire.

Slang Meaning: Dynamics or intensity of an emotion or situation.

Slang Example: This film leaves a shattering imprint on people's minds.

Ce film laisse une empreinte brisante sur les esprits.