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brittle
01
cassant, fragile
easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience
Exemples
As the temperature dropped, the brittle leaves on the trees rustled with every gust of wind.
Alors que la température baissait, les feuilles fragiles des arbres bruissaient à chaque coup de vent.
02
fragile, cassant
(of relationships, condition, etc.) easily broken and destroyed, due to being unable to handle challenges or disagreements
Exemples
In the face of adversity, their brittle bond crumbled like dry leaves.
Face à l'adversité, leur lien fragile s'est effondré comme des feuilles sèches.
03
fragile, précaire
lacking warmth or emotional flexibility, often indicating a cold or rigid demeanor
Exemples
The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly brittle as tensions rose between the two rival factions.
L'atmosphère dans la pièce est devenue de plus en plus fragile alors que les tensions montaient entre les deux factions rivales.
04
criard, strident
(of a voice, sound, etc.) unpleasant to the ears, often due to its sharp, harsh quality
Exemples
The brittle laughter of the old man echoed in the empty room.
Le rire cassant du vieil homme résonna dans la pièce vide.
05
fragile, cassant
outwardly happy and confident, yet internally weak, anxious, and easily offended or upset
Exemples
Underneath his brittle smile lay a reservoir of insecurities and uncertainties.
Sous son sourire fragile se cachait un réservoir d'insécurités et d'incertitudes.
Brittle
01
a confection made of caramelized sugar cooled into thin, hard sheets, often containing nuts
Exemples
The candy store displayed colorful brittle in glass jars.
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brittleness
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