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    Fragments (en. Fragments)

    /fʁa.ɡ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pieces of a broken or separated thing.
    The fragments of the vase were scattered on the floor.
    Les fragments de la vase étaient éparpillés sur le sol.
    An incomplete part of a text or speech.
    He found fragments of an ancient manuscript.
    Il a retrouvé des fragments d'un ancien manuscrit.
    Distinct elements of an artistic work.
    The fragments of the sculpture are displayed in the gallery.
    Les fragments de la sculpture sont exposés dans la galerie.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'fragments', meaning 'piece' or 'broken part'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fragments of a conversation
    Incomplete parts of a verbal exchange.
    fragments d'une conversation
    fragments of memory
    Scattered and incomplete memories.
    fragments de mémoire
    to pick up fragments
    Gathering scattered pieces.
    ramasser des fragments

    Related Words

    fragmentary
    Not complete, made up of fragments.
    fragmentaire
    fragmentation
    Process of dividing into pieces, into parts.
    fragmentation
    fracture
    Breaking apart of a structure or object.
    fracture

    Slang Meanings

    Pieces of language or expression used informally.
    In our conversation, there were many fragments of jokes.
    Dans notre conversation, il y avait beaucoup de fragments de blagues.
    Ideas or thoughts that are not fully developed.
    He just gave fragments of his idea without elaborating.
    Il a juste donné des fragments de son idée sans détailler.