This is the 9501st most frequent French word.
déchire
"Tears" or "rips."
In this informal expression, 'déchire' means 'to excel' or 'to be outstanding'.
Ce chanteur déchire sur scène avec ses performances incroyables.
This singer rocks on stage with their incredible performances.
Here, 'déchirer' is used to mean 'to tear' or 'to rip' something physically.
Le vent a déchiré le drapeau qui flottait au sommet.
The wind tore the flag that was flying at the summit.
In this case, 'déchirer' is used metaphorically to mean 'to emotionally break' or 'to deeply affect'.