No. 2,104 in French

arraché

"Torn off" or "snatched."

In a sentence

Il a arraché la page du livre.
He tore the page out of the book.
In this sentence, 'arraché' means 'tore out' or 'pulled off', referring to the physical action of removing something suddenly and forcefully.
Elle s'est arrachée les cheveux de désespoir.
She tore her hair out in despair.
Here, 'arrachée' conveys a figurative action of tearing hair out, indicating a strong emotional reaction, specifically despair.
Les voleurs ont arraché le sac à main de la dame.
The thieves snatched the handbag from the lady.
The term 'arraché' in this context is used to describe a snatching or grabbing action, illustrating a sudden forceful taking of an item.

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