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    Brisés (en. Broken)

    /bʁi.ze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that has suffered a break or fracture.
    Broken glasses littered the floor.
    Les verres brisés jonchaient le sol.
    By extension, refers to something that has been damaged to the point of being unusable.
    After the storm, several trees were broken.
    Après la tempête, plusieurs arbres étaient brisés.
    Also refers to hopes or dreams that have been shattered.
    He has a broken heart after this disappointment.
    Il a le cœur brisé après cette déception.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'briser', which means to break or shatter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    broken heart
    An expression to denote great romantic sadness.
    cœur brisé
    broken into a thousand pieces
    Describes something that is completely destroyed.
    brisé en mille morceaux
    broken in one way or another
    Indicates a condition of weakness or lasting suffering.
    brisé d'une manière ou d'une autre

    Related Words

    to break
    Verb that means to break or shatter something.
    briser
    breakage
    The result of a break; pieces resulting after an object is broken.
    bris
    breaking
    The act of breaking or the state of something broken.
    brisure

    Slang Meanings

    To be depressed or sad
    After this breakup, he is really broken.
    Après cette rupture, il est vraiment brisé.
    To be tired or worn out
    After a week of work, I am broken.
    Après une semaine de travail, je suis brisé.