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    Déchiré (en. Torn)

    /deʃiʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is in a state of tearing, which presents tears.
    The paper is torn in the corner.
    Le papier est déchiré dans le coin.
    Intense emotional state, often related to sadness or suffering.
    He was torn with grief after the loss of his friend.
    Il était déchiré par le chagrin après la perte de son ami.
    State of great agitation or despair.
    His mind was torn between two difficult choices.
    Son esprit était déchiré entre deux choix difficiles.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to tear', composed of 'de-' and 'chirer', from Old French 'chirer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be torn between
    To be in conflict between two choices or feelings.
    être déchiré entre
    torn heart
    To feel deeply sad or emotionally wounded.
    cœur déchiré
    torn spirit
    A state of confusion or mental turmoil.
    esprit déchiré

    Related Words

    to tear
    Action of destroying or deforming something by pulling it.
    déchirer
    to tug
    Being pulled from all sides in an emotional conflict.
    tirailler
    to damage
    Making something in a worse condition.
    abîmer

    Slang Meanings

    To be on top, very good.
    That concert was awesome!
    Ce concert était déchiré !
    To be tired or exhausted.
    After this week of work, I am exhausted.
    Après cette semaine de travail, je suis déchiré.
    To be overwhelmed by events.
    With all these projects, I am completely overwhelmed.
    Avec tous ces projets, je suis complètement déchiré.