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• Action de casser ou de se briser ; fait d'enfreindre une règle ; moment où quelque chose commence ou se produit soudainement.

The act of fracturing into pieces, the violation of a rule or law, or the first appearance of a natural phenomenon.

1. Physical fragmentationB2formaltechnical

   The occurrence where a solid object is separated into parts or fractured due to external force, impact, or structural failure.

   Cassure

   • The accidental fracturing of the ancient vase left the museum curators devastated.
   • Engineers analyzed the structural failure of the bridge's support beams.
   • The sudden snapping of the dry branch echoed through the silent forest.
   • The slow disintegration of the cliffside is a result of constant coastal erosion.
   • Protective coatings are applied to prevent the shattering of the sensitive glass components.

   Synonymesbreakagecrackingfracturefragmentationruptureshatteringsmashingsplinteringsplitting

2. Violation of regulationsB2formallegal

   The act of failing to observe a law, a formal agreement, or a set of moral principles.

   Violation de règlement

   • The blatant disregard of the peace treaty led to immediate diplomatic sanctions.
   • Repeated infringement of the safety protocols will result in heavy fines for the company.
   • His direct transgression of the school's code of conduct led to a week-long suspension.
   • The illegal breach of the digital security system was traced back to a remote server.
   • Citizens expressed outrage at the frequent non-observance of environmental protection laws.

   Synonymesbreachcontraventioninfractioninfringementtransgressionviolation

3. Beginning or EmergenceC1formal

   The first appearance or commencement of a time period, weather condition, or natural event.

   Apparition, commencement

   • The hikers reached the summit just in time to witness the arrival of the first morning light.
   • The commencement of the autumn storm brought a sharp drop in the temperature.
   • With the onset of the monsoon season, the arid plains were quickly flooded.
   • The early dawn's appearance woke the residents of the small village.
   • The sudden start of the festivities caught the weary travelers by surprise.

   Synonymesarrivalbeginningcommencementdawndawningdaybreakemergenceonsetoutbreakstart

   Antonymescessationconclusionendingtermination

4. Athletic dance styleB1formalsport

   A style of acrobatic and rhythmic urban dance characterized by intricate floorwork and athletic maneuvers.

   Breakdance

   • The international championship showcased incredible floorwork from top street performers.
   • This rhythmic urban discipline has officially been recognized as a competitive Olympic activity.
   • Practicing power moves requires immense core strength and physical flexibility.
   • The local community center offers workshops in this energetic hip-hop style.
   • Modern street culture has been heavily influenced by the evolution of these athletic maneuvers.

• Verbe désignant l'action de casser ou de séparer en morceaux, d'interrompre ou de mettre fin à quelque chose, ou encore de violer une règle ou une promesse.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating into parts, interrupting, or ceasing something.

verbe irrégulier

1. A1formal

   To cause something to separate into pieces or fragments, often suddenly.

   Casser en morceaux

   • She broke the vase when she dropped it.
   • The wave broke against the rocks.
   • Don't break the glass; it's fragile.

   Synonymesburstcrackfracturefragmentshattersmashsnapsplintersplit

   Antonymesfixjoinmendrepairunite

2. Stop functioningA1formal

   To cease to work or function properly.

   Cesser de fonctionner

   • My car broke down on the highway.
   • The washing machine broke after two years.
   • The computer broke during the update.

   Synonymesconk outcrashdiefailgive outgo downmalfunction

3. Interrupt or endA2formal

   To interrupt an activity or end a relationship or connection.

   Interrompre ou rompre

   • They broke the silence with loud laughter.
   • She broke off the engagement suddenly.
   • The news broke the peaceful atmosphere.

   Synonymesceasecut offdiscontinuedisruptendinterruptseverstopsuspendterminate

   Antonymescontinuefixmaintainmendpreserverepairrestoresustain

4. Escape or get freeB1informal

   To escape from confinement or control.

   s'échapper

   • The prisoner broke out of jail last night.
   • He broke free from the attacker's grip.
   • The horse broke loose from the stable.

   Synonymesabscondboltbreak outescapefleeget awayrun away

   Antonymesconformobeyremainstaysubmityield

Variantes phrasalbreak awaybreak downbreak inbreak intobreak offbreak outbreak throughbreak upbreak with