rompre

Definitions of rompre
  1. verb
    break a small piece off from
    synonyms: couper
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    type of:
    couper
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  2. verb
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
    synonyms: casser, déchirer
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    types:
    déchirer, fendre
    tear or be torn violently
    déchirer
    tear into shreds
    type of:
    isoler, séparer
    force, take, or pull apart
  3. verb
    set or keep apart
    synonyms: disjoindre
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    type of:
    isoler, séparer
    force, take, or pull apart
  4. verb
    end a relationship
    synonyms: casser
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    type of:
    casser, se briser, se diviser, se séparer
    discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
  5. verb
    prevent completion
    synonyms: arrêter, interrompre
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    couper, interrompre
    make a break in
    couper
    cease, stop
    mettre de côté
    turn away from and put aside, perhaps temporarily
    faire une pause, s'arrêter
    cease an action temporarily
    intervenir
    break into a conversation
    harceller
    challenge aggressively
    introduire dans, mettre dans
    to insert between other elements
    se bloquer
    interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
    type of:
    achever, finir, mettre fin à, terminer
    bring to an end or halt
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