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    Rompre (en. Break)

    /ʁɔ̃pʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To break something solid.
    He broke the branch with a sharp blow.
    Il a rompu la branche avec un coup sec.
    To end a relationship.
    They decided to break up after years together.
    Ils ont décidé de rompre après des années ensemble.
    To interrupt a continuity.
    The storm broke the power supply.
    La tempête a rompu le courant électrique.
    To divide something into two parts.
    She broke the chocolate into small pieces.
    Elle a rompu le chocolat en petits morceaux.

    Etymology

    The word 'rompre' comes from the Latin 'rumpere', which means to break.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break the silence
    To put an end to a situation of lack of communication.
    rompre le silence
    break up with someone
    To end a personal relationship.
    rompre avec quelqu'un
    break the belly
    In reference to a pregnancy, the onset of labor.
    rompre le ventre
    break the monotony
    To introduce change into a routine.
    rompre la monotonie

    Related Words

    rupture
    The act of breaking, a separation.
    rupture
    breach
    An opening or a crack in a barrier.
    brèche
    break
    To break something into pieces.
    casser
    interruption
    The action of breaking the normal course of something.
    interruption

    Slang Meanings

    Amicable break-up
    They broke up amicably without resentment.
    Ils ont rompu à l'amiable sans rancune.
    To make a break
    He decided to make a break from his old lifestyle.
    Il a décidé de faire une rupture avec son ancien mode de vie.