shattering

• Décrit ce qui se brise en morceaux ou provoque un choc émotionnel intense.

Describes something that breaks into pieces or causes great emotional distress.

1. Extremely loud or violentB2informal

   Describing a sound or impact that is so powerful it seems capable of breaking something; violently rattling or clattering.

   assourdissant, fracassant

   • The shattering crash of the falling tree echoed through the forest.
   • A shattering noise came from the kitchen as the pots and pans fell.
   • The shattering roar of the explosion shook the entire building.

   Synonymesblastingboomingdeafeningearsplittingexplosivepiercingthunderoustumultuous

   Antonymesfaintgentlemildquietsoft

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de briser quelque chose en de nombreux petits morceaux, souvent avec force ou violence.

A noun referring to the act or process of breaking something into many small pieces, often violently or with force.

indénombrable

1. Breaking into piecesB2formal

   The act or process of breaking something into many small fragments, often with force.

   mise en pièces

   • The shattering of the glass echoed through the room.
   • The shattering of the vase was caused by a sudden impact.
   • The shattering of the window startled everyone nearby.

   Synonymesbreakagecrushingfragmentationshiveringsmashingsplintering

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de briser quelque chose en de nombreux morceaux, ou de détruire ou endommager gravement quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something into many pieces, or to destroy or damage something severely.

1. Break into piecesB1formal

   To break suddenly into many small pieces, often with force.

   briser en mille morceaux

   • The glass shattered when it hit the floor.
   • A rock shattered the window of the car.
   • The vase shattered into a thousand fragments.

   Synonymesbreakburstcrushdisintegrateexplodefragmentsmashsplinter

   Antonymesassembleconsolidatefusejoinmendrepairsolidifyunite

2. Damage or destroyB2formal

   To severely damage or completely destroy something, especially hopes, beliefs, or plans.

   briser, anéantir

   • The news shattered all her hopes for a promotion.
   • The scandal shattered his reputation.
   • The accident shattered their dreams of traveling the world.

   Synonymescrushdashdemolishdestroydevastateruinsmashtorpedounderminewreck

   Antonymesrebuildrepairrestorestrengthensupport

3. Cause to breakB1formal

   To cause something to break into many pieces deliberately or accidentally.

   briser en morceaux

   • He shattered the ice with a hammer.
   • The explosion shattered the windows of nearby buildings.
   • She accidentally shattered the mirror while cleaning.

   Synonymesbreakcrushdemolishdestroyfragmentsmashsplinter

   Antonymesfixmendrepair