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    Fendit (en. Split)

    /fɑ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of dividing or separating something into two.
    He split the wood with his axe.
    Il a fendit le bois avec sa hache.
    To tear something, often fabric or paper.
    She accidentally tore the paper in two.
    Elle a fendit le papier en deux par accident.
    To create an opening or passage by breaking or shattering.
    The wind split the plastic element.
    Le vent a fendit l'élément en plastique.
    To make something accessible by cutting it.
    They forged a path through the forest.
    Ils ont fendu le chemin à travers la forêt.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'fendere', meaning 'to cut' or 'to divide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to split armor
    To show vulnerability or express feelings.
    fendre l'armure
    to break the heart
    To cause deep pain or sadness.
    fendre le cœur
    to split the air
    To move quickly through the air.
    fendre l'air

    Related Words

    to split
    Verb meaning to cut or divide.
    fendre
    splitters
    A person who splits, for example, wood.
    fendeur
    splitting
    Action of splitting something.
    fendillage

    Slang Meanings

    To share a laugh or have a good time.
    When we find ourselves among friends, we share a laugh and have fun.
    Quand on se retrouve entre amis, on fends la poire et on rigole.
    To punch someone in the face.
    He cut the fish's mouth before cooking it.
    Il a fendu la gueule du poisson avant de le cuisiner.