rupture

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    a sudden break or split; a complete severance of a relationship
    fr: rupture; rupture des relations
  2. verb
    to break or burst open; to cause a sudden separation
    fr: rompre; séparer

examples

  1. The treaty caused a rupture between allies.

    Le traité a causé une rupture entre alliés.

  2. The pipe ruptured under pressure.

    La tuyauterie a rompu sous pression.