What does déchirure in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word déchirure in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use déchirure in French.

The word déchirure in French means tear, rip, tear, tear, heartbreak, muscle tear. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word déchirure

tear, rip

nom féminin (tissu : accroc)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai demandé à la couturière de réparer la déchirure du pantalon.
I asked the seamstress to mend the tear (or: rip) in the trousers.

tear

nom féminin (rupture d'un tissu musculaire) (Medical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Au cours de l'entraînement le joueur s'est fait une déchirure musculaire.
The player suffered a torn muscle while training.

tear

nom féminin (plaie du périnée) (Medical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'accouchement fut difficile et il y a eu une petite déchirure.
The labour was difficult, and left a small tear.

heartbreak

nom féminin (figuré (forte douleur morale)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La mort de sa femme fut pour lui une déchirure.
His wife's death caused him heartbreak.

muscle tear

nom féminin (blessure de muscle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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