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    Écrase (en. Crushed)

    /ekʁaz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make flat or distort by applying pressure.
    She crushed the paper in her hands.
    Elle a écrasé le papier entre ses mains.
    To bring something to an abrupt end.
    The government crushed the uprising.
    Le gouvernement a écrasé la révolte.
    To kill an insect or small animal by applying pressure.
    He crushed the fly on the table.
    Il a écrasé la mouche sur la table.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'crassare' meaning 'to thicken', influenced by the word 'écrasement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crush the competition
    To dominate or surpass competitors.
    écraser la concurrence
    crash
    To be forced into defeat or failure.
    s'écraser
    crush under the weight
    To be overwhelmed by excessive pressure.
    écraser sous le poids

    Related Words

    crushing
    Action of reducing to a flat state or distorting by pressure.
    écrasement
    crushing
    Imposing great pressure or dominating.
    écrasant
    crusher
    Device or tool used for crushing.
    écraseur

    Slang Meanings

    To eliminate someone decisively.
    He crushed his rivals in the competition.
    Il a écrasé ses rivaux au concours.
    To have a strong influence or power over a situation.
    He crushes any dissent with his authority.
    Il écrase toute contestation avec son autorité.