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    Déchirer (en. Rip)

    /deʃiʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To open or break something by pulling.
    He tore the paper by pulling too hard.
    Il a déchiré le papier en le tirant trop fort.
    To provoke great sadness or grief.
    Her decision to leave broke my heart.
    Sa décision de partir m'a déchiré le cœur.
    To confront with strength and determination.
    The group tore up the election results.
    Le groupe a déchiré les résultats des élections.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'dēchīrāre', composed of 'de-' and 'chīrāre' (to tear away).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tear up a contract
    To cancel or break a legal agreement.
    déchirer un contrat
    to laugh uncontrollably
    To laugh uncontrollably.
    déchirer de rire
    to break someone's heart
    To cause deep sadness.
    déchirer le cœur

    Related Words

    tear
    State of being torn, an injury or damage.
    déchirure
    tearing
    Causing pain or sadness.
    déchirant
    torn
    Already in several pieces, emotionally hurt.
    déchiré

    Slang Meanings

    To be excellent or amazing.
    This movie is awesome, I recommend it!
    Ce film déchire, je te le recommande !
    To do something with intensity.
    He killed it on stage during his concert.
    Il a déchiré sur scène pendant son concert.
    To be under the influence of drugs.
    He is completely wasted tonight.
    Il est complètement déchiré ce soir.