briser

Definitions of briser
  1. verb
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
    synonyms: casser
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    casser
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
  2. verb
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
    synonyms: casser
    casser
    become separated into pieces or fragments
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    faire irruption
    break so as to fall inward
    casser
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
    type of:
    diviser, séparer
    make a division or separation
  3. verb
    break into small pieces
    synonyms: casser
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    fragmenter, segmenter
    break or cause to break into pieces
  4. verb
    damage or destroy as if by violence
    synonyms: démolir, détruire
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    détériorer, endommager
    inflict damage upon
  5. verb
    divide into slivers or splinters
    synonyms: éclater
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    diviser, partager, séparer
    separate into parts or portions
  6. verb
    break violently or noisily; smash;
    synonyms: fracasser
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    désagréger, se désagréger
    break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity
  7. verb
    become separated into pieces or fragments
    synonyms: casser
    casser
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
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    crever
    come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
    se briser, voler en éclats
    break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
    filer
    come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
    craquer, se rompre
    break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
    fragmenter, segmenter
    break or cause to break into pieces
    broyer, concasser, moudre
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
    se briser, voler en éclats
    break into many pieces
    casser
    break into small pieces
    broyer, concasser
    make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
    type of:
    changer d'intégrité
    change in physical make-up
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