Déchiraient (en. Tore)
/deʃiʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To make something torn, or to cause something to tear.
The children were enthusiastically tearing the sheets of paper.
Les enfants déchiraient les feuilles de papier avec enthousiasme.
To produce a sound of tearing.
The wind was tearing the sails of the boat.
Le vent déchirait les voiles du bateau.
To cause a rupture or conflict, often in an emotional context.
This discussion tore their friendship apart.
Cette discussion déchiraient leurs relations amicales.
Etymology
Verb derived from the Latin 'dēcerpĕre', meaning 'to tear' or 'to pull'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to tear oneself into a thousand pieces
to be completely destroyed or devastated.
se déchirer en mille morceaux
to be heartbreaking
to cause great sadness or intense emotion.
être déchirant
to have a torn heart
to experience intense emotional pain.
avoir le cœur déchiré
Related Words
to tear
To make tears.
déchirer
tearing
State of being torn.
déchirement
to mend
To repair something that has been torn.
ravauder
Slang Meanings
To go wild at a party
We are going to go wild at the party and celebrate all night.
On va se déchirer en soirée et faire la fête toute la nuit.
To flow amazingly
He flows incredibly when he raps.
Il déchire un flow incroyable quand il rappe.