Cassée (en. Broken)

/ka.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to an object that has suffered a break or damage.
The window is broken after the storm.
La fenêtre est cassée après la tempête.
Used to describe a state of distress or degradation.
She feels broken after so much work.
Elle se sent cassée après tant de travail.

Etymology

From the verb 'casser' with the feminine past participle 'cassée.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to break something
To make something fall or to break an object.
casser quelque chose
to be broken on the spot
To be in a state of shock or intense surprise.
être cassée sur le coup
to break the routine
To change one's daily habits.
casser la routine

Related Words

to break
To break or rupture an object.
casser
break
The state of being broken; or a furniture store.
casse
breaker
A person who breaks things, often deliberately.
casseur

Slang Meanings

To be tired or on edge.
After that day, I am completely broken.
Après cette journée, je suis complètement cassée.
To feel depressed or down.
She looks broken since her breakup.
Elle a l'air cassée depuis sa rupture.