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brokenadjective
more broken
Comp.
most broken
Super.
UK
/ˈbrəʊ.kən/
US
/ˈbroʊ.kən/
Translations
The broken vase lay in pieces on the floor.
Le vase cassé gisait en morceaux sur le sol.
en pannePour un appareil ou un système qui ne fonctionne pas.
The broken elevator left us no choice but to take the stairs.
L'ascenseur en panne ne nous a laissé d'autre choix que de prendre les escaliers.
briséAu sens moral ou émotionnel.
After the loss, he felt broken and defeated.
Après la perte, il se sentait brisé et vaincu.
interrompuPour une continuité rompue ou un déroulement non complet.
The broken sleep left her feeling tired in the morning.
Le sommeil interrompu la laissa fatiguée le matin.
rompuPour une promesse, une règle ou un accord non respecté.
His broken promise still hurt her years later.
Sa promesse rompue lui faisait encore mal des années plus tard.
ruinéAu sens financier.
The once-thriving company was completely broken after the scandal.
L'entreprise autrefois prospère était complètement ruinée après le scandale.
dresséPour un animal, surtout un cheval, habitué à obéir aux ordres.
The ranch sells only broken horses suitable for novice riders.
Le ranch ne vend que des chevaux dressés, adaptés aux cavaliers débutants.
Additional translations
approximatifSe dit d'une langue parlée ou écrite avec beaucoup d'erreurs.
Definitions
Having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order.
The broken vase lay in pieces on the floor.
Not functioning properly; out of order.
The broken elevator left us no choice but to take the stairs.
Having given up all hope; despairing.
After the loss, he felt broken and defeated.
Interrupted or disrupted; not continuous or complete.
The broken sleep left her feeling tired in the morning.
Spoken or written with many errors; not fluent or grammatically correct.
She greeted us in broken French.
(of a promise, rule, or agreement) not kept or honored; violated.
His broken promise still hurt her years later.
(of a person, business, or organization) financially ruined or bankrupt.
The once-thriving company was completely broken after the scandal.
(of an animal, especially a horse) tamed and trained to obey commands.
The ranch sells only broken horses suitable for novice riders.
Synonyms
damaged
fractured
shattered
incomplete
disrupted
ruined
invalid
defective
Antonyms
whole
unbroken
brokennoun
broken
pl
UK
/ˈbrəʊ.kən/
US
/ˈbroʊ.kən/
chiefly with the definite article, referring to people who are physically or emotionally ruined
Translations
brisésEmployé comme nom collectif pour désigner des personnes meurtries physiquement ou moralement.
The charity is dedicated to helping the broken regain their independence.
L'association est consacrée à aider les brisés à retrouver leur autonomie.
Definitions
People who are severely damaged in body or spirit.
The charity is dedicated to helping the broken regain their independence.
breakverb

broken

Past Participle

broke
Past Simple
broken
Past Participle
breaking
Gerund
UK
/breɪk/
US
/breɪk/
Translations
She accidentally broke the vase when she knocked it off the table.
Elle a cassé le vase par accident lorsqu'elle l'a fait tomber de la table.
He broke the silence with a sudden laugh.
Il a interrompu le silence par un éclat de rire soudain.
enfreindrePour une règle, une loi ou un accord.
He broke the speed limit while driving on the highway.
Il a enfreint la limitation de vitesse en conduisant sur l'autoroute.
tomber en panne
The machine broke after years of use.
La machine est tombée en panne après des années d'utilisation.
battrePour un record ou une performance.
She broke the world record in the 100-meter dash.
Elle a battu le record du monde du 100 mètres.
révélerPour une information ou un secret rendu public.
The journalist broke the news about the scandal.
Le journaliste a révélé l'information sur le scandale.
craquerAu sens de céder sous la pression émotionnelle ou mentale.
After hours of interrogation, the suspect finally broke and confessed.
Après des heures d'interrogatoire, le suspect a finalement craqué et avoué.
dresserPour un animal, surtout un cheval.
It took months to break the spirited stallion.
Il a fallu des mois pour dresser le fougueux étalon.
Additional translations
briserPlus soutenu ou plus fort que « casser ».
violerSurtout pour un accord, une règle ou une convention dans un registre plus soutenu.
se romprePour un objet ou un état qui cesse de fonctionner ou de tenir.
se dégagerPour un changement soudain, notamment du temps.
Definitions
To separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
She accidentally broke the vase when she knocked it off the table.
To interrupt a sequence, course, or continuous state.
He broke the silence with a sudden laugh.
To fail to observe a law, regulation, or agreement.
He broke the speed limit while driving on the highway.
To make or become inoperative.
The machine broke after years of use.
To change suddenly, especially in a dramatic or unexpected way.
The weather broke and the sun came out after days of rain.
To surpass a record or achievement.
She broke the world record in the 100-meter dash.
To disclose or make known something previously secret.
The journalist broke the news about the scandal.
To yield or lose emotional or mental control under pressure.
After hours of interrogation, the suspect finally broke and confessed.
To train or tame (an animal), especially a horse, to obey commands.
It took months to break the spirited stallion.
Synonyms
shatter
fracture
crack
split
smash
rupture
destroy
disrupt
interrupt
pause
Antonyms
fix
repair
breaknoun
Definitions
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
She took a short break to grab a coffee before continuing with her work.
An interruption or gap in continuity.
There was a break in the transmission due to technical difficulties.
A fracture or crack in a material or object.
The break in the glass was caused by a sudden impact.
A short holiday or vacation.
They went on a weekend break to the countryside.
A change in the weather, especially a change from bad to good.
The forecast predicts a break in the rain by tomorrow afternoon.
A sudden opportunity or chance, especially in a career or business.
He got his big break when he was cast in a major film role.
The opening shot in billiards, pool, or snooker, or a series of scoring shots in snooker.
He produced a powerful break and scattered the balls across the table.
An escape from prison.
The daring break at the county jail shocked the authorities.
In tennis, a game won by the receiver, thereby breaking the opponent’s service game.
She earned a decisive break to lead 4–2 in the final set.
breakinterjection
Definitions
Used to request a pause or to interrupt a communication, especially over radio.
Break, break, this is Alpha One calling base.
breakadjective
Definitions
Relating to or intended for a pause or rest, used before a noun.
Staff gathered in the break room for coffee.
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