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    Déchirant (en. Heartbreaking)

    /deʃiʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That causes intense suffering.
    The movie they watched was heartbreaking.
    Le film qu'ils ont regardé était déchirant.
    That is very touching or moving.
    His speech was heartbreaking and moved the entire audience.
    Son discours était déchirant et a ému toute l'audience.
    Refers to a situation that is very difficult to endure.
    The separation was a heartbreaking moment for her.
    La séparation a été un moment déchirant pour elle.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to tear', with the suffix '-ing' indicating action or quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a heartbreaking scene
    a scene that evokes strong emotion or sadness.
    une scène déchirante
    a heartbreaking moment
    a particularly difficult emotional moment.
    un moment déchirant

    Related Words

    to tear
    to tear apart, to cause a separation.
    déchirer
    disappointment
    feeling of dissatisfaction or sadness resulting from a failure.
    déception
    sadness
    feeling of sorrow or melancholy.
    tristesse

    Slang Meanings

    Very touching to the point of being unbearable.
    This movie was heartbreaking, I cried the whole time.
    Ce film était déchirant, j'ai pleuré tout le long.
    Something that grabs you by the gut.
    His story is heartbreaking, you can’t remain indifferent.
    Son histoire est déchirante, on ne peut pas rester indifférent.