Cassées (en. Broken)

/ka.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has suffered a break or failure.
The windows are broken because of the storm.
Les fenêtres sont cassées à cause de la tempête.
Used to describe objects or people in a state of decay or deterioration.
These toys are broken and can no longer be used.
Ces jouets sont cassées et ne peuvent plus être utilisés.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a nuisance
Annoy or disturb someone.
casser les pieds
to speak ill of someone behind their back
To criticize or speak poorly about someone behind their back.
casser du sucre sur le dos de quelqu'un
to cut prices
To significantly reduce prices.
casser les prix

Related Words

breaker
A person who breaks or destroys something.
casseur
to break
To cause an object to become unusable by breaking it.
casser
break
The act of breaking or the collection of broken objects.
casse

Slang Meanings

Damaged in colloquial language.
This phone is really broken, it no longer works.
Ce téléphone est vraiment cassé, il ne fonctionne plus.
To suffer from an emotionally hard hit.
After the breakup, she felt broken.
Après la rupture, elle se sentait cassée.