No. 3,220 in French
rompre
"Rompre" means "to break" or "to break off."
In a sentence
Ils ont décidé de rompre leur relation.
They decided to break up their relationship.
Here, 'rompre' is used to mean 'to break up' or terminate a relationship, illustrating its usage in personal contexts.
La branche a rompu sous le poids de la neige.
The branch broke under the weight of the snow.
In this sentence, 'rompre' is used to indicate a physical breaking or snapping due to external pressure.
Nous devons rompre avec les anciennes habitudes.
We must break with old habits.
Here, 'rompre' is used metaphorically to signify a decisive break from traditions or habits, showing its application in abstract contexts.
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