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torn in French

torn in French is tiraillé — torn means unable to choose between two or more options because you feel pulled in different directions.

torn in French

tiraillé
adj
Unable to decide between multiple options.

What does "torn" mean?

  1. adj Unable to choose between two or more options because you feel pulled in different directions.
    "I'm torn between taking the safe job and starting my own business."
  2. adj Ripped, with a rough or jagged edge.
    "The child held up a torn page from her favourite book."
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torn in a sentence

  • I'm torn between taking the safe job and starting my own business.
  • She was torn between the job offer in London and staying near her family.
  • The child held up a torn page from her favourite book.
  • He sewed up the torn pocket of his coat before the winter.

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What is "torn" in French?
"torn" in French is tiraillé. torn means: Unable to choose between two or more options because you feel pulled in different directions.
How do you use "torn" in a sentence?
Example: "I'm torn between taking the safe job and starting my own business." In French, "torn" is tiraillé.
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