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    Brises (en. Breezes)

    [bʁiz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pieces of broken objects or materials.
    The glass shards litter the ground after the accident.
    Les brises de verre jonchent le sol après l'accident.
    Damage caused by impacts.
    The dents on the car body are inevitable after a collision.
    Les brises sur la carrosserie de la voiture sont inévitables après un choc.
    Debris or remnants of a failed experiment.
    The failures of his sculpture project led him to reconsider his approach.
    Les brises de son projet de sculpture l'ont poussé à reconsidérer son approche.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'briser', meaning to break or destroy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break the ice
    To take the first step in a conversation or interaction.
    briser la glace
    break the silence
    To start speaking after a long period of silence.
    briser le silence
    to be sure about the break
    To be certain of the break or separation.
    être sur du bris

    Related Words

    broken
    Which is broken or damaged.
    brisé
    to break
    To make something broken or to destroy.
    briser
    breath
    Light breeze of wind.
    brise

    Slang Meanings

    Negative connotation related to broken relationships.
    He had to endure several breakups before finding love.
    Il a dû subir plusieurs brises avant de trouver l'amour.
    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    Life can sometimes be a struggle; you have to know how to get back up.
    La vie peut parfois être une brise, il faut savoir se relever.