ébréché
The English word 'chipped' is translated into French as ébréché.
The adjective ébréché is used to describe an object that is having chips missing.
Meaning: having chips missing (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is ébréché, the feminine singular form is ébréchée, the masculine plural form is ébréchés and the feminine plural form is ébréchées. Additionally, the verb meaning 'to chip' is ébrécher.
Did you know?
- The word ébréché is closely related to the French word brèche, which means 'a gap' or 'a breach'. This is why the phrase faire brèche is used to describe breaking through a defense.
- If a French speaker describes a glass as ébréché, they are often warning you that the object is now dangerous to touch, as the word implies a sharp, jagged edge.
- In French, the word for 'chipped' paint is not ébréché but écaillé. This creates a strict distinction between a chip in a solid material like ceramic and a flake of paint peeling off.
Examples in context
- Elle a ébréché une tasse.She chipped a cup.This sentence shows how to use ébréché.Tatoeba #11964111 by Amastan, translation #2875271 by Amastan
- L'assiette est ébréchéeThe plate is chipped
- Cette statue est ébréchée sur le côté.This statue is chipped on the side.
- La céramique est endommagée, il y a quelques éclats.The ceramic is damaged, there are some chips.
- Votre assiette est fêlée, méfiez-vous.Your plate is chipped, be careful.
- Le bord de cette assiette est ébréché.The edge of this plate is chipped.
- Je ne veux pas ce verre ébréché.I do not want this chipped glass.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are looking through a box of old dishes.
- HugoRegarde, ce bol est un peu ébréché.Look, this bowl is a little chipped.
- ManonOh, il est vraiment abîmé, Hugo.Oh, it is really damaged, Hugo.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux le garder ?Do you want to keep it?
- ManonNon, je préfère en choisir un autre.No, I prefer to choose another one.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
