noun🔗ShareFougèreA fern; bracken."The hikers carefully navigated the steep slope, avoiding the thorny brake. "Les randonneurs ont soigneusement navigué sur la pente raide, en évitant la fougère épineuse.plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBuisson, fourréA thicket, or an area overgrown with briers etc."The children had to carefully navigate the brake behind the schoolyard before reaching the playground. "Les enfants ont dû naviguer prudemment dans le buisson derrière la cour de l'école avant d'atteindre l'aire de jeux.environmentnatureplantareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBroieA tool used for breaking flax or hemp."The farmer used the flax brake to separate the fibers from the stalks. "Le fermier a utilisé la broie pour séparer les fibres des tiges.utensilagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlieuseA type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)"The metal shop used a large brake to bend the metal sheets for the new roof. "L'atelier de métallerie a utilisé une grande plieuse pour plier les tôles pour le nouveau toit.machinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerse lourdeA large, heavy harrow for breaking clods after ploughing; a drag."The farmer used the heavy brake to break up the large clods of earth after plowing the field. "L'agriculteur a utilisé la herse lourde pour briser les grosses mottes de terre après avoir labouré le champ.agriculturemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBroyer, écraser, pétrirTo bruise and crush; to knead"The baker had to brake the dough gently to develop its gluten. "Le boulanger devait pétrir la pâte doucement pour développer son gluten.foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerserTo pulverise with a harrow"The farmer used a harrow to brake the hard soil before planting the seeds. "L'agriculteur a hersé la terre dure avant de planter les graines.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreinAn ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista."The ancient Roman army used a powerful brake during sieges to hurl large stones at enemy fortifications. "L'armée romaine antique utilisait un frein puissant pendant les sièges pour lancer de grosses pierres sur les fortifications ennemies.militaryweaponmachinehistorywararchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa poignée d'une pompeThe handle of a pump."The farmer used the leather brake on his water pump to control the flow of water. "L'agriculteur utilisait la poignée en cuir de sa pompe à eau pour contrôler le débit de l'eau.machinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreinA device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, by friction; also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car."She slammed the brakes when she saw a child run in front of the car."Elle a freiné brusquement quand elle a vu un enfant courir devant la voiture.vehiclemachinetechnologydevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePétrinA baker's kneading trough."The baker used the large wooden brake to knead the dough for the bread. "Le boulanger a utilisé le grand pétrin en bois pour pétrir la pâte à pain.utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreinA device used to confine or prevent the motion of an animal."The farmer used a strong brake to keep the runaway calf from wandering into the road. "L'agriculteur a utilisé un frein puissant pour empêcher le veau en fuite de se retrouver sur la route.animaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreinThat part of a carriage, as of a movable battery, or engine, which enables it to turn."The bicycle's brake allowed the rider to slow down safely. "Le frein du vélo a permis au cycliste de ralentir en toute sécurité.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreinerTo operate (a) brake(s)."The driver braked hard to avoid hitting the child running into the street. "Le conducteur a freiné brusquement pour éviter de heurter l'enfant qui courait dans la rue.vehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreinerTo be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking."The car braked suddenly to avoid hitting the child running into the street. "La voiture a freiné brusquement pour éviter de heurter l'enfant qui courait dans la rue.vehicleactionmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCageA cage."The bird was safely inside the wire brake. "L'oiseau était en sécurité à l'intérieur de la cage en fil de fer.machinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInstrument de tortureA type of torture instrument."The prisoner's hands were tied to the torture brake, and excruciating pain was inflicted. "Les mains du prisonnier étaient attachées à l'instrument de torture, et une douleur atroce lui fut infligée.weaponinhumanhistoryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCasser, rompreTo separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly."If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."Si le vase tombe par terre, il pourrait se casser.materialprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRépartir, fractionnerTo divide (something, often money) into smaller units."Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"Pouvez-vous me répartir un billet de cent dollars ?businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDécourager, briser le moral deTo cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of."The constant criticism from her boss completely braked her enthusiasm for her work. "Les critiques constantes de son patron ont complètement brisé son enthousiasme pour son travail.mindcharacterhumanattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'effondrer, être accabléTo be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief."My heart is breaking."Mon cœur s'effondre.emotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreiner, interrompreTo interrupt; to destroy the continuity of; to dissolve or terminate."The sudden announcement of the school closing braked the students' plans for a weekend trip. "L'annonce soudaine de la fermeture de l'école a freiné les projets des élèves pour un voyage de week-end.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRuiner, faire failliteTo ruin financially."The recession broke some small businesses."La récession a ruiné certaines petites entreprises.businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVioler, enfreindreTo violate, to not adhere to."He broke his vows by cheating on his wife."Il a violé ses vœux en trompant sa femme.lawactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiminuer, baisser(of a fever) To pass the most dangerous part of the illness; to go down, in terms of temperature."After a week of high fever, little Maria finally braked, and her temperature started to fall. "Après une semaine de forte fièvre, la petite Maria a finalement vu sa fièvre diminuer, et sa température a commencé à baisser.medicinediseasephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCesser, prendre fin(of a spell of settled weather) To end."The forecast says the hot weather will break by midweek."Les prévisions indiquent que la chaleur prendra fin d'ici le milieu de la semaine.weathertimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCommencer, cesser(of a storm) To begin; to end."Around midday the storm broke, and the afternoon was calm and sunny."Vers midi, la tempête a commencé, et l'après-midi était calme et ensoleillé.weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArriver, poindre(of morning, dawn, day etc.) To arrive."Morning has broken."Le matin est arrivé.timenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCasser, fausserTo render (a game) unchallenging by altering its rules or exploiting loopholes or weaknesses in them in a way that gives a player an unfair advantage."Changing the rules to let white have three extra queens would break chess."Changer les règles pour permettre aux blancs d'avoir trois reines supplémentaires fausserait les échecs.gamecomputingtechnologyinternetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreiner, arrêterTo stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether."Did you two break the trolley by racing with it?"Avez-vous cassé le chariot en faisant la course avec ?vehiclemachinetechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBriser, rompreTo cause (a barrier) to no longer bar."break a seal"Briser un sceau.vehiclemachineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBriser, déranger, percerTo destroy the arrangement of; to throw into disorder; to pierce."The cavalry were not able to break the British squares."La cavalerie n'a pas pu briser les carrés britanniques.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéferler(of a wave of water) To collapse into surf, after arriving in shallow water."The waves braked as they reached the shallows near the beach. "Les vagues ont déferlé lorsqu'elles ont atteint les bas-fonds près de la plage.natureoceanweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareéclater, apparaîtreTo burst forth; to make its way; to come into view."The news of the promotion broke onto the office gossip channels. "La nouvelle de la promotion a éclaté sur les canaux de potins du bureau.actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'arrêter, faire une pauseTo interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily."After a long day of studying, Sarah had to brake her work to eat dinner with her family. "Après une longue journée d'étude, Sarah a dû s'arrêter dans son travail pour dîner avec sa famille.workjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreinerTo interrupt (a fall) by inserting something so that the falling object does not (immediately) hit something else beneath."He survived the jump out the window because the bushes below broke his fall."Il a survécu au saut par la fenêtre parce que les buissons en dessous ont freiné sa chute.actionvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDivulguer, révélerTo disclose or make known an item of news, etc."The teacher braked the exciting news that the school trip to the museum was on. "Le professeur a révélé la nouvelle excitante que le voyage scolaire au musée était maintenu.communicationmediainfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetentir, se faire entendre soudainement(of a sound) To become audible suddenly."The music suddenly braked as the bandleader slammed the cymbal. "La musique a soudainement retenti lorsque le chef d'orchestre a frappé la cymbale.soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreinerTo change a steady state abruptly."His coughing broke the silence."Sa toux a brisé le silence.vehiclemachineactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreinerTo suddenly become."The arrest was standard, when suddenly the suspect broke ugly."L'arrestation était standard, quand soudain le suspect a freiné de façon laide.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMuerOf a male voice, to become deeper at puberty."My brother's voice braked during his teenage years. "La voix de mon frère a mué pendant son adolescence.physiologybodyagehumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe briser, craquerOf a voice, to alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men generally to go up, in women sometimes to go down; to crack."His voice breaks when he gets emotional."Sa voix se brise quand il est ému.soundphysiologylanguagecommunicationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre, dépasser (un record)To surpass or do better than (a specific number), to do better than (a record), setting a new record."The athlete braked the previous world record in the 100-meter dash by .02 seconds. "L'athlète a battu le précédent record du monde du 100 mètres de 0,02 seconde.achievementsportnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share:"The car driver braked suddenly to avoid hitting the child running into the street. "vehiclemachinetrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRétrograder, dégrader(most often in the passive tense) To demote, to reduce the military rank of."The officer was braked to the rank of sergeant. "L'officier a été rétrogradé au grade de sergent.militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRompre, interrompreTo end (a connection), to disconnect."The team decided to brake their collaboration on the project after disagreements arose. "L'équipe a décidé de rompre leur collaboration sur le projet après l'apparition de désaccords.technologymachinefunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDémulsionner(of an emulsion) To demulsify."The scientist carefully added a chemical to the milk-and-water mixture to brake the emulsion. "Le scientifique a soigneusement ajouté un produit chimique au mélange lait-eau pour démulsionner l'émulsion.chemistryscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreinerTo counter-attack"After losing the argument with her brother, Sarah braked his accusations with a well-reasoned explanation. "Après avoir perdu l'argument avec son frère, Sarah a freiné ses accusations avec une explication bien raisonnée.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRévéler, dévoilerTo lay open, as a purpose; to disclose, divulge, or communicate."The teacher braked the secret of the class project, revealing it to the students. "Le professeur a révélé le secret du projet de classe, le dévoilant aux élèves.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'affaiblir, déclinerTo become weakened in constitution or faculties; to lose health or strength."After a long illness, John's immune system braked, and he was easily susceptible to colds. "Après une longue maladie, le système immunitaire de John s'est affaibli, et il était facilement sujet aux rhumes.physiologymedicinebodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire faillite, être en failliteTo fail in business; to become bankrupt."The small family business braked after several years of declining sales. "La petite entreprise familiale a fait faillite après plusieurs années de baisse des ventes.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBriser, affaiblirTo destroy the strength, firmness, or consistency of."to break flax"Briser le lin.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRévoquer, destituerTo destroy the official character and standing of; to cashier; to dismiss."The school board braked the principal's authority after the cheating scandal. "Le conseil scolaire a révoqué l'autorité du principal après le scandale de tricherie.governmentjobmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFreinerTo make an abrupt or sudden change; to change the gait."to break into a run or gallop"freiner pour se mettre à courir ou galopervehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRompre, cesser une amitiéTo fall out; to terminate friendship."After a big argument, the two best friends decided to brake their friendship. "Après une grosse dispute, les deux meilleurs amis ont décidé de rompre leur amitié.characterhumanfamilyemotionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrêter, interrompreTo terminate the execution of a program before normal completion."The computer program crashed, so I had to brake its execution. "Le programme informatique a planté, j'ai donc dû interrompre son exécution.computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrêter, interrompreTo suspend the execution of a program during debugging so that the state of the program can be investigated."The programmer braked the program to examine why the calculations were wrong. "Le programmeur a arrêté le programme pour examiner pourquoi les calculs étaient erronés.computingtechnicaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading