Fendue (en. Split)

/fɑ̃dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is cut or divided in two.
The piece of wood is split in two.
Le morceau de bois est fendu en deux.
Refers to a crack or an opening.
The road is cracked due to the weather.
La route est fendue à cause des intempéries.
Refers to a garment that features a slit.
Her dress has a slit on the side.
Sa robe est fendue sur le côté.

Etymology

From the verb 'to split', which comes from the Latin 'fendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

split in two
Which is separated or divided into two parts.
fendue en deux
worn away by time
Which has suffered from the wear of time, often referring to something physical.
fendue par le temps
split with laughter
Laughing so much that one could split in two.
fendue de rire

Related Words

to split
Action of cutting or dividing something.
fendre
slit
Opening or cut in an object.
fente

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who lacks self-confidence.
She feels split when she has to speak in public.
Elle se sent fendue quand elle doit parler en public.