This is the 8031st most frequent French word.
tears
The French word "tears" translates to "larmes" in English, meaning "drops of liquid from the eyes, often due to emotion or irritation."
The word 'larmes' is used to represent drops of liquid produced by the eyes as a sign of emotion, in this case, joy.
Elle a versé des larmes de joie en apprenant la bonne nouvelle.
She shed tears of joy upon hearing the good news.
The word for 'tears' in this context, 'déchirait', refers to the act of ripping or splitting fabric, showing its alternate meaning of tearing apart.
Les rideaux étaient faits de tissu si ancien qu'il se déchirait facilement.
The curtains were made of fabric so old that it tore easily.
Here, 'déchirures' refers to physical rips or holes in an object, demonstrating its use in describing physical damage.