bust

• Adjectif informel utilisé en anglais américain pour décrire quelque chose de cassé, endommagé ou hors service.

Used in American English to describe something that is broken, damaged, or no longer functioning.

1. Lacking fundsB2informal

   Having no money; bankrupt or financially ruined.

   fauché, sans argent

   • After the failed business venture, he was completely bust.
   • The company went bust last year due to poor sales.
   • I can't go out tonight; I'm bust until payday.

   Synonymesbankruptbrokedestituteimpoverishedinsolventpennilessruined

   Antonymesaffluentrichsolventwealthy

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : sculpture représentant la tête et le haut du corps ; échec ou effondrement ; poitrine d'une femme ; ou période d'excès ou de ripailles.

A noun with multiple meanings: a sculpture of the head and shoulders; a failure or collapse; the chest area of a woman; or a period of excessive indulgence.

1. Complete failureB2informal

   An event or project that ends in total failure or disappointment.

   échec total

   • The new product launch was a complete bust.
   • Their business venture turned out to be a bust.
   • The party was a bust because nobody showed up.

   Synonymesdisasterdudfailurefiascoflopwashout

   Antonymesachievementhitsuccesstriumph

2. Woman's chestB1formal

   The chest area of a woman, especially the breasts.

   Poitrine féminine

   • She has a large bust size.
   • The dress was designed to fit a smaller bust.
   • Her bust measurement is 36 inches.

   Synonymesbosomchest

3. Sculpture of head and shouldersB1formalart

   A sculpture representing the head, neck, and upper chest of a person.

   Buste (sculpture)

   • The museum displayed a marble bust of the emperor.
   • A bronze bust of the poet was placed in the park.
   • The artist created a bust of the famous scientist.

4. Excessive eating or drinkingB2informal

   An occasion where someone eats or drinks too much, often in a short period.

   beuverie / excès de table

   • We went on a food bust at the buffet.
   • After the diet, she had a chocolate bust.
   • The weekend turned into a drinking bust.

   Synonymesbenderbingecarouseoverindulgencespree

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de casser, briser ou endommager quelque chose, ou pour arrêter ou faire une descente sur quelqu'un (argot).

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking, smashing, or damaging something, or to arrest or raid someone (slang).

1. Ruin completelyB2informalamerican

   To cause something to fail or be destroyed, often financially or structurally.

   Ruiner complètement

   • The recession busted many small businesses.
   • He busted his car by driving it without oil.
   • The scandal busted his political career.

   Synonymesbankruptbreakdestroyruinsmashwreck

   Antonymesfixrepairrestore

2. Search without warningB2informalamerican

   To make a sudden surprise attack or raid on a place, often by police or authorities.

   Percquisitionner sans avertissement

   • The police busted the illegal gambling den last night.
   • They busted the party for underage drinking.
   • The FBI busted the drug ring in a coordinated operation.

   Synonymeshitraidsearchswoop

3. Separate abruptlyB2informal

   To cause something to break apart or separate suddenly and forcefully.

   Séparer brusquement

   • He busted the lock with a hammer.
   • The rope busted under the heavy weight.
   • She busted the piñata open with one swing.

   Synonymesbreakburstcrackfractureruptureshattersmashsnapsplit

4. Go to piecesB2informal

   To break down or fall apart, either physically or emotionally.

   se briser

   • After the accident, he just busted and couldn't stop crying.
   • The old machine finally busted after years of use.
   • Her confidence busted when she failed the exam.

   Synonymesbreakcollapsecrashcrumbledisintegratefall apartfractureshatter

   Antonymesfixmendrepairrestorestrengthen

5. Break open suddenlyB2informal

   To burst or break open with force, often releasing contents.

   éclater

   • The dam busted, flooding the valley.
   • The balloon busted with a loud pop.
   • The pipe busted, spraying water everywhere.

   Synonymesbreak openburstexploderupturesplit

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