torn

• Déchiré physiquement, en parlant d'un tissu ou d'un matériau ; aussi utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire une personne tiraillée entre deux options ou en proie à un conflit intérieur.

Describes something that has been pulled apart or ripped; also used figuratively to describe being undecided or conflicted between two choices.

1. Jagged from injuryB1formal

   Having edges that are irregular or jagged due to being pulled apart or damaged.

   Déchiré (bords irréguliers)

   • The torn fabric had frayed edges.
   • He wore a torn shirt after the accident.
   • The paper was torn and crumpled.

   Synonymeslaceratedmangledmutilatedraggedrentshredded

2. Disrupted by contrary forcesB2formal

   Being pulled in different directions by opposing forces, often causing conflict or indecision.

   déchiré

   • She was torn between staying and leaving.
   • The country was torn by civil war.
   • He felt torn between his career and his family.

   Synonymesambivalentdividedequivocalindecisivesplitwavering

   Antonymesdecisiveharmoniousresolvedsettledunited

• Verbe désignant l'action de déchirer ou de mettre en pièces quelque chose, ou un mouvement rapide et énergique.

A verb used to indicate the act of ripping or pulling something apart, or moving quickly and forcefully.

verbe irrégulier

1. Rip or splitA2formal

   To pull or be pulled apart violently, often resulting in a hole or damage.

   déchirer

   • She tore the letter into pieces.
   • The fabric tore when I pulled it too hard.
   • Don't tear the wrapping paper; open it carefully.

   Synonymesrendripruptureshred

   Antonymesfixmendrepair

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To go or run very fast, often in a reckless manner.

   Foncer

   • He tore down the street to catch the bus.
   • She tore into the room, slamming the door.
   • The car tore around the corner at high speed.

   Synonymesboltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

   Antonymesamblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

3. Produce tearsB1informal

   To shed tears from the eyes due to emotion or irritation.

   verser des larmes

   • The sad movie made her tear up.
   • He tore up when he heard the news.
   • The onions made my eyes tear.

   Synonymesbawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

Variantes phrasaltear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up