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smithereens in French

smithereens in French is miettes — smithereens means small scattered fragments, especially from something broken violently.

smithereens in French

miettes
noun
(informal) Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.

What does "smithereens" mean?

  1. noun Small scattered fragments, especially from something broken violently.
    "The vase fell and shattered into smithereens."
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smithereens in a sentence

  • The vase fell and shattered into smithereens.
  • The old shed was blown to smithereens in the storm.

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What is "smithereens" in French?

"smithereens" in French is miettes. smithereens means: Small scattered fragments, especially from something broken violently.

How do you use "smithereens" in a sentence?

Example: "The vase fell and shattered into smithereens." In French, "smithereens" is miettes.

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