craquer

Definitions of craquer
  1. verb
    break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
    synonyms: se rompre
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    type of:
    briser, casser
    become separated into pieces or fragments
  2. verb
    become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
    synonyms: se fendre
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    types:
    arrêter, casser, interrompre, se casser, se fendre
    break partially but keep its integrity
    type of:
    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  3. verb
    suffer a nervous breakdown
    synonyms: s'écrouler
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    type of:
    subir, éprouver
    undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
  4. verb
    break partially but keep its integrity
    synonyms: arrêter, casser, interrompre, se casser, se fendre
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    type of:
    se fendre
    become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
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