rompre
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rompre
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to break
Le Président a accepté de faire une interview pour rompre le silence sur son absence.The President agreed to give an interview to break the silence surrounding his absence.
b. to break off
Mon frère et sa copine ont malheureusement rompu leurs fiançailles.My brother and his girlfriend have unfortunately broken off their engagement.
2. (literary) (to separate into pieces)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to break
Chaque soir, le prêtre rompait le pain avec solennité.Every evening, the priest solemnly broke bread.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
4. (literary) (to separate into pieces)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to break
J'ai peur que les branches ne rompent sous le poids de la neige.I'm afraid the branches will break under the weight of the snow.
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Indicative of "rompre"
Irregularities are in red
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