Brisants (en. Breakers)

/bʁizɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Elements that cause interruptions or unexpected disruptions.
The breakers during the meeting sparked a lively discussion.
Les brisants lors de la réunion ont provoqué une discussion animée.
Difficulties or challenges that arise in a specific context.
The breakers of the project necessitated a reassessment of the strategy.
Les brisants du projet ont nécessité une réévaluation de la stratégie.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'to break', implying the idea of fragmentation or interruption.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they collapse like breakers
An expression to describe something that suddenly collapses.
ils s'effondrent comme des brisants
navigating between the breakers
Managing a difficult situation with caution.
naviguer entre les brisants
the breakers of love
Challenges and complications in a romantic relationship.
les brisants de l'amour

Related Words

breakage
The act of breaking or shattering.
brisure
to break
Rupture or destruction of an object
briser
breaking
Action of breaking, often used for difficult materials or situations.
brisant

Slang Meanings

An unexpected difficulty that arises.
That setback was a breaker for our team.
Ce coup dur était un brisant pour notre équipe.
A moment of conflict or crisis.
The meeting took a breaking turn when they brought up the sensitive topic.
La réunion a pris un tournant brisant lorsqu'ils ont abordé le sujet délicat.