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    Rompus (en. Broken)

    /ʁɔ̃py/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which has been broken or damaged.
    The cables are broken after the storm.
    Les câbles sont rompus après la tempête.
    Refers to something that is no longer in good condition.
    The toy is broken and no longer works.
    Le jouet est rompus et ne fonctionne plus.
    That which has undergone a rupture in a relationship.
    They broke up after several years together.
    Ils ont rompus après plusieurs années ensemble.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb "rompre," from Latin 'rumpere.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    broken cord
    When a situation has reached its limits.
    corde rompus
    broken the ties
    To end a relationship.
    rompus les liens

    Related Words

    break
    To put an end to something, to break.
    rompre
    rupture
    The act of breaking, shattering.
    rupture
    ruptured
    That which has been subject to a rupture.
    rupturé

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the limit
    He is broken, he can no longer bear this pressure.
    Il est rompus, il ne peut plus supporter cette pression.
    To have a slump
    She is broken, we would be better off resting.
    Elle est rompus, on irait mieux se reposer.