casser

Definitions of casser
  1. verb
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
    synonyms: briser
    briser
    become separated into pieces or fragments
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    faire irruption
    break so as to fall inward
    briser
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
    type of:
    diviser, séparer
    make a division or separation
  2. verb
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
    synonyms: briser
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    type of:
    briser
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
  3. verb
    break into small pieces
    synonyms: briser
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    type of:
    fragmenter, segmenter
    break or cause to break into pieces
  4. verb
    discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
    synonyms: se briser, se diviser, se séparer
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    désunifier, désunir
    break up or separate
    dissocier
    part; cease or break association with
    rompre
    end a relationship
    divorcer, être en instance de divorce
    get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage
    faire scission, faire sécession, se séparer
    withdraw from an organization or communion
    se détacher
    interrupt a continued activity
  5. verb
    ruin completely
    synonyms: détruire
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    arranger, régler, réparer
    restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
    types:
    abattre, démolir
    cause to fall or collapse
    type of:
    détruire
    destroy completely; damage irreparably
  6. verb
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
    synonyms: déchirer, rompre
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    déchirer, fendre
    tear or be torn violently
    déchirer
    tear into shreds
    type of:
    isoler, séparer
    force, take, or pull apart
  7. verb
    end a relationship
    synonyms: rompre
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    se briser, se diviser, se séparer
    discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
  8. verb
    become separated into pieces or fragments
    synonyms: briser
    briser
    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
    briser
    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
  9. verb
    break partially but keep its integrity
    synonyms: arrêter, craquer, interrompre, se casser, se fendre
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    craquer, se fendre
    become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
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