No. 9,271 in French
craqué
"Craqué" means "cracked" or "broken down," often referring to losing control emotionally or mentally.
In a sentence
J'ai craqué devant cette délicieuse pâtisserie en vitrine.
I couldn't resist when I saw that delicious pastry in the display.
Here, 'craqué' is used informally to express giving into temptation or desire.
Hier soir, elle a craqué et m'a tout raconté.
Last night, she broke down and told me everything.
In this context, 'craqué' means emotionally breaking down or yielding to feelings.
Ce pull a craqué juste avant que je sorte.
This sweater ripped just before I went out.
The word 'craqué' indicates a physical breaking or tearing, as in material becoming damaged.
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