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    Déchirait (en. Teared)

    /deʃiʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To render something into pieces or debris.
    He tore up the letter before throwing it away.
    Il déchirait la lettre avant de la jeter.
    To produce a tear in a material.
    The storm was tearing the sails of the boat.
    La tempête déchirait les voiles du bateau.
    To feel intense pain or grief.
    She was tearing her heart apart while telling her story.
    Elle déchirait son cœur en racontant son histoire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb déchirer, from Latin 'dēcurrere', which means to tear or break.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tear one’s heart
    To experience great sadness or suffering.
    déchirer le cœur
    to rip oneself apart
    To have intense conflicts or disputes.
    se déchirer
    it rips!
    Exclamation to say that something is excellent or impressive.
    ça déchire!

    Related Words

    tear
    A crack or rupture in a material.
    déchirure
    ripper
    A person or tool that tears.
    déchireur

    Slang Meanings

    To tear someone apart
    During a debate, he tore his arguments apart.
    Lors d'un débat, il a déchiré ses arguments.
    It rips!
    This concert, it rips!
    Ce concert, ça déchire!