friable

UK
/ˈfraɪəbl/
US
/ˈfraɪəbl/

Translations

friableadjective
more friable
Comp.
most friable
Super.
UK
/ˈfraɪəbl/
US
/ˈfraɪəbl/
The friable soil made it easy for the gardener to plant new seeds.
Le sol friable a facilité la plantation de nouvelles graines par le jardinier.
Additional translations
fragileSens figuré : qui se rompt ou se déstabilise facilement.

Definitions

friableadjective
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
The friable soil made it easy for the gardener to plant new seeds.
Fragile or unstable; easily broken up or disrupted (figurative use).
The cease-fire created a friable peace that lasted only a few weeks.