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tatters

UK
/ˈtæt.əz/
US
/ˈtæt̬.ɚz/

Translations

tattersnoun
tatters
pl
UK
/ˈtæt.əz/
US
/ˈtæt̬.ɚz/
Plural-only noun (pluralia tantum) commonly used in the idiom “in tatters.”
The old flag was reduced to tatters after years of exposure to the elements.
Le vieux drapeau a été réduit en lambeaux après des années d’exposition aux éléments.
Additional translations
haillonsSurtout pour des vêtements ou un aspect de dénuement ; plus concret que « lambeaux ».
Synonyms
shreds
bits
rags
fragments
scraps
torn pieces
remnants
tatternoun

tatters

pl

tatters
pl
UK
/ˈtæt.ə/
US
/ˈtæt̬.ɚ/
lambeauPièce déchirée pendante; surtout pour un vêtement, un drapeau ou un tissu.
The old flag was reduced to tatters after years of exposure to the elements.
Le vieux drapeau a été réduit en lambeaux après des années d'exposition aux éléments.
Additional translations
haillonsS'emploie surtout au pluriel pour évoquer des vêtements ou des restes en lambeaux.
Synonyms
piece
bit
scrap
fragment
shred
rag
tatterverb

tatters

tattered
Past Simple
tattered
Past Participle
tattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtæt.ə/
US
/ˈtæt.ɚ/
déchiqueterPour l'emploi transitif: rendre en lambeaux, abîmer par déchirure.
The wind and rain began to tatter the old flag hanging outside the building.
Le vent et la pluie ont commencé à déchiqueter le vieux drapeau suspendu à l'extérieur du bâtiment.
Additional translations
s'effilocherPour l'emploi intransitif: devenir usé ou se déchirer en lambeaux.
Synonyms
tear
rip
shred
fray
rag

Definitions

tattersnoun
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material.
The old flag was reduced to tatters after years of exposure to the elements.
Shreds or fragments of something that is falling apart or in a state of disrepair.
His reputation was left in tatters after the scandal.
tatternoun
A torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.
The old flag was reduced to tatters after years of exposure to the elements.
A shred or scrap of something.
He clung to the tatters of his dignity after the embarrassing incident.
tatterverb
To make ragged or worn by tearing or wearing into shreds.
The wind and rain began to tatter the old flag hanging outside the building.
To become ragged or torn; to fall into tatters.
Over the years, the edges of the old photograph began to tatter.
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