come apart

• Se séparer en morceaux ou se détruire physiquement ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire une perte de contrôle émotionnel chez une personne ou l'échec complet d'un plan.

To break into pieces, separate, or disintegrate physically; also used figuratively to describe a person losing emotional control or a plan failing completely.

1. Break into piecesB1informal

   To separate or disintegrate into parts, often due to damage or weakness.

   se désagréger

   • The old book came apart in my hands.
   • The toy came apart after just a few days of use.
   • The seams of the dress came apart when she sat down.

2. Fail or collapseB2informal

   To fail or stop working properly, often referring to a plan, system, or relationship.

   s'effondrer, échouer

   • Their marriage came apart after years of arguments.
   • The whole plan came apart when the funding was cut.
   • The team's strategy came apart under pressure.