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torn

/tɔːn/

/tɔrn/

torn down

torn up

tornpast participle

Base form when used as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'tear'.

Translations

déchiréSe dit d’un tissu, d’un vêtement ou d’un objet abîmé par une déchirure.

He wore a pair of torn jeans to the concert.

Il portait un jean déchiré au concert.

tirailléS’emploie pour exprimer un conflit intérieur ou une division émotionnelle.

She felt torn between staying with her family and pursuing her career abroad.

Elle se sentait tiraillée entre rester avec sa famille et poursuivre sa carrière à l’étranger.

Additional translations

partagéEmployé surtout dans la tournure « être partagé entre… » pour exprimer une hésitation intérieure.

Definitions

Ripped or damaged by being pulled apart or by sharp objects.

He wore a pair of torn jeans to the concert.

Experiencing or showing emotional conflict or division.

She felt torn between staying with her family and pursuing her career abroad.

tearverb

torn

Past Participle

tore

Past Simple

torn

Past Participle

tearing

ing-form

/teə/

/ter/

Translations

déchirer

She accidentally tore the paper while trying to remove it from the notebook.

Elle a accidentellement déchiré le papier en essayant de le retirer du carnet.

pleurerEmployé pour les yeux qui produisent des larmes.

His eyes tear whenever he chops onions.

Ses yeux pleurent chaque fois qu’il coupe des oignons.

Additional translations

foncerSens familier ou figuré : se déplacer très vite.

Definitions

To pull apart or into pieces by force.

She accidentally tore the paper while trying to remove it from the notebook.

To make a hole or split in something by force.

He tore his shirt on the fence as he climbed over.

To move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner.

The children tore through the house, laughing and shouting.

Of the eyes: to fill with tears or to produce tears.

His eyes tear whenever he chops onions.

Synonyms

Antonyms

tearnoun

Definitions

A drop of clear salty liquid secreted by glands in your eyes, often as a result of emotion or irritation.

A single tear rolled down her cheek as she watched the sad movie.

A hole or split in something caused by it being pulled apart forcefully.

There was a tear in the fabric of his shirt after he caught it on a nail.

A short spell of intense or reckless activity; a spree or dash.

After the exams, they went on a tear, celebrating every night.

The act or process of tearing something apart; a rip or rupture made by tearing.

With one swift tear, she opened the envelope.

tearadjective

Definitions

Relating to or designed to cause tears.

The police deployed tear gas to disperse the protesters.