débris

Definitions of débris
  1. noun
    the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
    synonyms: épave
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    type of:
    part, partie, portion
    something less than the whole of a human artifact
  2. noun
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
    synonyms: déchets, immondices, ordure
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    types:
    détritus, immondices
    rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places)
    ferraille, vieille ferraille
    iron to be melted again and reworked
    type of:
    chute, déchet, matériau perdu
    any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
  3. noun
    the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
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    type of:
    déchets, immondices, ordure
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
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