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    L'écrasement (en. The crushing)

    /le.kʁaz.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Process by which an object is flattened or destroyed by pressure.
    Crushing of the grapes is an essential step in winemaking.
    L'écrasement du raisin est une étape essentielle dans la fabrication du vin.
    State resulting from strong pressure or shock.
    The crushing of the car during the accident caused heavy repairs.
    L'écrasement de la voiture lors de l'accident a causé de lourdes réparations.
    Act or effect of crushing, causing damage by compression.
    He suffered a crushing of his foot under a heavy load.
    Il a subi un écrasement de son pied sous une lourde charge.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'écraser', formed with the suffix '-ment' to indicate the action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ego crushing
    Context where someone undergoes humiliation or defeat.
    écrasement de l'ego
    risk of crushing
    Danger of being crushed, often in a safety context.
    risque d'écrasement

    Related Words

    crush
    To flatten or deform something by pressure.
    écraser
    crushed
    State of an object subjected to crushing.
    écrasé
    brain crushing
    Medical condition resulting from a head trauma.
    écrasement cérébral

    Slang Meanings

    Figurative crushing in youth slang.
    He suffered a crushing in the match, everyone knows it.
    Il a subi un écrasement dans le match, tout le monde le sait.