shatter in French
shatter in French is fracasser, briser, mettre en pièces — shatter means to break suddenly and violently into many pieces.
shatter in French
fracasser
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
briser
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
mettre en pièces
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
réduire en miettes
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
voler en éclats
(intransitive) To smash, or break into tiny pieces.
éclater
(intransitive) To smash, or break into tiny pieces.
What does "shatter" mean?
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verb To break suddenly and violently into many pieces.
"The glass shattered when it hit the floor."
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verb To destroy or crush something such as hope, confidence, or a plan.
"The injury shattered his dream of playing professionally."
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noun A fragment of something that has shattered.
"Shatters of glass covered the pavement."
shatter in a sentence
- The glass shattered when it hit the floor.
- The windshield shattered on impact.
- The injury shattered his dream of playing professionally.
- Shatters of glass covered the pavement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shatter" in French?
"shatter" in French is fracasser, briser, mettre en pièces. shatter means: To break suddenly and violently into many pieces.
How do you use "shatter" in a sentence?
Example: "The glass shattered when it hit the floor." In French, "shatter" is fracasser, briser, mettre en pièces.
Are there other ways to say "shatter" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "shatter": fracasser, briser, mettre en pièces, réduire en miettes, voler en éclats, éclater.
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