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rift in French

rift in French is fente, fissure, percée — rift means a deep crack or split, especially in the earth or rock.

rift in French

fente
noun
A chasm or fissure.
fissure
noun
A chasm or fissure.
percée
noun
A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through.
éclaircie
noun
A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through.

What does "rift" mean?

  1. noun A deep crack or split, especially in the earth or rock.
    "A rift opened in the valley floor after the earthquake."
  2. noun A serious disagreement or break in a relationship between people or groups.
    "The scandal caused a rift between the two former business partners."
  3. verb To split apart.
    "The ice sheet rifted along an ancient fault line."
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rift in a sentence

  • A rift opened in the valley floor after the earthquake.
  • The scandal caused a rift between the two former business partners.
  • There has been a growing rift within the party over immigration policy.
  • The ice sheet rifted along an ancient fault line.

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What is "rift" in French?

"rift" in French is fente, fissure, percée. rift means: A deep crack or split, especially in the earth or rock.

How do you use "rift" in a sentence?

Example: "A rift opened in the valley floor after the earthquake." In French, "rift" is fente, fissure, percée.

Are there other ways to say "rift" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "rift": fente, fissure, percée, éclaircie.

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