break apart

• Se séparer en morceaux ou en fragments, physiquement ou métaphoriquement, souvent sous l'effet d'une force ou d'une pression.

To separate into pieces or fragments, either physically or metaphorically, often due to force or pressure.

1. Separate into piecesB1informal

   To cause something to separate or split into pieces, often by force.

   mettre en pièces

   • The old wooden chair broke apart when he sat on it.
   • The explosion caused the building to break apart.
   • She broke the chocolate bar apart to share it.

2. End a relationship or groupB2informal

   To cause a relationship, group, or organization to separate or dissolve.

   se séparer

   • The band decided to break apart after their last tour.
   • Their marriage began to break apart due to constant arguments.
   • The political coalition broke apart over disagreements.

3. Analyze or examine in detailB2informal

   To separate something into its components for analysis or understanding.

   décomposer en détail

   • The teacher helped the students break apart the complex equation.
   • We need to break apart this problem to find a solution.
   • He broke apart the argument to show its flaws.