fracture

UK
/ˈfræk.tʃər/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
fracturenoun
fractures
pl
UK
/ˈfræk.tʃər/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
Translations
fractureEn géologie.
The geologist studied the fracture in the rock to understand the area's seismic activity.
Le géologue a étudié la fracture dans la roche pour comprendre l'activité sismique de la région.
The X-ray showed a clear fracture in the patient's arm.
La radiographie a montré une fracture nette au bras du patient.
Additional translations
fracturePar extension, pour une rupture ou une division entre des personnes ou des groupes.
Definitions
The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, typically bone.
The X-ray showed a clear fracture in the patient's arm.
A break or crack in a geological formation, such as rock.
The geologist studied the fracture in the rock to understand the area's seismic activity.
A division or split between people or groups, often leading to conflict.
The political party suffered a fracture that led to the formation of a new faction.
fractureverb
fractured
Past Simple
fractured
Past Participle
fracturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfræk.tʃə/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
Translations
The impact from the fall was enough to fracture the bone.
Le choc de la chute a suffi à fracturer l'os.
Additional translations
fracturerAu sens figuré, pour une relation, une unité ou une structure.
Definitions
To break or cause to break into pieces.
The impact from the fall was enough to fracture the bone.
To disrupt or damage something, especially a relationship or structure.
The scandal served to fracture the unity within the organization.
fractureadjective
UK
/ˈfræk.tʃə/
US
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to a fracture
Translations
fracturaireTerme médical.
She was referred to the hospital's fracture clinic for further evaluation.
Elle a été orientée vers la clinique fracturaire de l'hôpital pour un examen complémentaire.
Definitions
Relating to or intended for the treatment, study, or occurrence of bone fractures
She was referred to the hospital's fracture clinic for further evaluation.