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    Briser (en. Break)

    /bʁize/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To break an object or material.
    He broke the window by throwing a stone.
    Il a brisé la fenêtre en lançant une pierre.
    To put an end to a situation or relationship.
    She decided to break the silence between them.
    Elle a décidé de briser le silence entre elles.
    To destroy hopes or dreams.
    This news shattered her dreams for the future.
    Cette nouvelle a brisé ses rêves d'avenir.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "briser" comes from the Latin verb 'frangere', meaning to break.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break the ice
    To initiate a first conversation to lighten the atmosphere.
    briser la glace
    break the chains
    To free oneself from a constraint or dependence.
    briser les chaînes
    break a taboo
    To address a topic generally considered forbidden.
    briser un tabou

    Related Words

    broken
    That which has been broken, which is fragmented.
    brisé
    breaking
    The act of breaking, breakage.
    brisement
    breakage
    A fragment of a broken thing.
    brisure

    Slang Meanings

    Break someone's heart
    He broke her heart by leaving without explanation.
    Il lui a brisé le cœur en partant sans explication.
    Break one's back
    This job is going to break my back if it continues.
    Ce travail va me briser le dos si ça continue.