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brittle
01
cassant, fragile
easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
qualitatif
superlatif
brittlest
comparatif
brittler
gradable
Exemples
With each step, the brittle twigs underfoot snapped loudly in the quiet forest.
À chaque pas, les brindilles fragiles sous les pieds craquaient bruyamment dans la forêt silencieuse.
02
fragile, cassant
(of relationships, condition, etc.) easily broken and destroyed, due to being unable to handle challenges or disagreements
Exemples
Their brittle friendship couldn't withstand the slightest disagreement.
Leur amitié fragile ne pouvait pas résister au moindre désaccord.
03
fragile, précaire
lacking warmth or emotional flexibility, often indicating a cold or rigid demeanor
Exemples
Her brittle tone indicated that she was still upset about the argument from earlier.
Son ton cassant indiquait qu'elle était toujours contrariée par la dispute de tout à l'heure.
04
criard, strident
(of a voice, sound, etc.) unpleasant to the ears, often due to its sharp, harsh quality
Exemples
The brittle sound of breaking glass echoed through the empty hallway.
Le son cassant du verre brisé a résonné dans le couloir vide.
05
fragile, cassant
outwardly happy and confident, yet internally weak, anxious, and easily offended or upset
Exemples
His brittle demeanor masked a deep-seated fear of failure and rejection.
Son comportement fragile masquait une peur profondément enracinée de l'échec et du rejet.
Brittle
01
brittle, nougatine
a confection made of caramelized sugar cooled into thin, hard sheets, often containing nuts
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
brittles
Exemples
She broke off a piece of peanut brittle and savored its sweet crunch.
Elle a cassé un morceau de brittle aux cacahuètes et en a savouré le croquant sucré.
Arbre Lexical
brittleness
brittle
