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    Débris (en. Debris)

    /de.bʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pieces or fragments of something that has been destroyed or broken.
    The debris from the collapsed building was removed.
    Les débris de l'immeuble effondré ont été retirés.
    Waste or residues from an activity or a place.
    There were debris scattered on the beach after the storm.
    Il y avait des débris éparpillés sur la plage après la tempête.
    Vestigial remains of a geological phenomenon.
    The glacial debris is visible in this valley.
    Les débris glaciaires sont visibles dans cette vallée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'debris', originating from Latin 'debrisia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urban debris
    pieces or waste left in an urban space.
    debris urbains
    debris cleanup
    the act of clearing a space of remnants or waste.
    nettoyage des débris
    construction debris
    materials or pieces left after construction work.
    débris de construction

    Related Words

    construction debris
    pieces or waste resulting from construction work.
    débris de chantier
    marine debris
    fragments or waste found in seas or oceans.
    débris marine
    organic debris
    remains of organic matter, often decaying.
    débris organiques

    Slang Meanings

    State of disorder or dirtiness.
    It’s a real mess here, we should tidy up.
    C'est un vrai débris ici, il faudrait ranger.
    Difficult or chaotic situation.
    After that night, we are in complete disarray.
    Après cette soirée, on est dans un débris complet.