Break vs Crack vs Disrupt vs Fracture vs Interrupt vs Shatter

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Break

Top 1000 (très courant)A1verb

Crack

Top 1000 (très courant)B2verb

Disrupt

Top 2000 (courant)C1verb

Fracture

Top 2000 (courant)

Interrupt

Top 2000 (courant)B2verb

Shatter

Top 2000 (courant)C1verb
 BreakCrackDisruptFractureInterruptShatter
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/breɪk/","/breɪks/","/brəʊk/","/ˈbrəʊkən/","/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/breɪk/","/breɪks/","/brəʊk/","/ˈbrəʊkən/","/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/kræk/","/kræks/","/krækt/","/ˈkrækɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kræk/","/kræks/","/krækt/","/ˈkrækɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //dɪsˈrʌpt//🇺🇸 //dɪsˈrʌpt//🇬🇧 //ˈfræk.tʃər//🇺🇸 //ˈfræk.tʃɚ//🇬🇧 /["/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/","/ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/","/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/","/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/","/ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/","/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/","/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈʃætə(r)/","/ˈʃætəz/","/ˈʃætəd/","/ˈʃætərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈʃætər/","/ˈʃætərz/","/ˈʃætərd/","/ˈʃætərɪŋ/"]/
SensTo separate into pieces or stop working.to break something into pieces or make a sound like a breakTo prevent something from continuing as normal.A break or crack in something hard.to stop someone while they are speaking or doing somethingTo break something into many small pieces.
ExemplePlease be careful not to break the glass.He tried to crack the safe but was unsuccessful.The storm will disrupt travel plans for many passengers.The athlete suffered a fracture in his leg during the game.Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking.The glass fell from the table and shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.
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FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA1B2C1-B2C1
Nature grammaticaleverbverbverbverbverb
Collocationsbreak a promise, break the news, break out, take a break, break downhard, crack under the pressure, crack under the strain, show signs of cracking, ondisrupt communication, disrupt business, disrupt servicehairline fracture, compound fracture, fracture site, fracture healing, fracture riskimpatiently, rudely, angrily, be sorry to, (not) dare (to), with, get interruptedcompletely, into, shatter (something) into pieces, completely, abruptly, instantly
Antonymesrepair, fix, buildfix, repair, joinsupport, maintain, continueheal, mend, unitelisten, allow, supportjoin, repair, unite
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'brake', the device to slow a vehicle., Using it in contexts where 'pause' or 'stop' is more appropriate., Incorrectly forming the past tense as 'breaked' instead of 'broke'.Using 'crack' with non-physical objects incorrectly, like 'crack a thought.', Confusing 'crack' with 'break' in certain contexts., Using 'cracked' instead of 'crack' for the present tense.Confused with 'interrupt', which means to stop something temporarily., Using 'disrupt' without an object; it's usually transitive., Overusing in contexts where 'change' would be more appropriate.Confused with 'fractured', the past tense form., Using 'fracture' as a verb when the noun form is required.Using 'interrupt' incorrectly when meaning to 'wait' or 'pause'., Confusing 'interrupt' with 'interject', which implies a more formal or thoughtful interruption., Saying 'interrupting to someone' instead of 'interrupting someone'.Using 'shatter' with living things, which is not appropriate., Confusing 'shatter' with 'break', since 'shatter' implies more violence., Using 'shattered' incorrectly as a noun.
Notes d'usageUsed for physical objects or figurative contexts like breaking a habit. Not usually used in very formal writing or speech.Use 'crack' when referring to breaking physical objects or when discussing solving puzzles or codes. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, both formal and informal.Used in formal and neutral contexts, particularly in discussions about business or technology. Avoid in casual conversation unless the topic is relevant.Use 'fracture' when discussing broken bones or materials. It is more commonly used in medical or technical contexts.Use 'interrupt' when talking about breaking into someone's conversation or action. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious in formal settings as it may be seen as rude if done excessively.Use 'shatter' when talking about glass or similar materials breaking. Avoid using it for things that break in a less dramatic way, like paper.

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Questions fréquentes : Break vs Crack vs Disrupt vs Fracture vs Interrupt vs Shatter

Quelle est la différence entre Break, Crack, Disrupt, Fracture, Interrupt et Shatter ?

Break: To separate into pieces or stop working. Crack: to break something into pieces or make a sound like a break Disrupt: To prevent something from continuing as normal. Fracture: A break or crack in something hard. Interrupt: to stop someone while they are speaking or doing something Shatter: To break something into many small pieces.

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Break: Please be careful not to break the glass. Crack: He tried to crack the safe but was unsuccessful. Disrupt: The storm will disrupt travel plans for many passengers. Fracture: The athlete suffered a fracture in his leg during the game. Interrupt: Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking. Shatter: The glass fell from the table and shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.

Puis-je utiliser Break, Crack, Disrupt, Fracture, Interrupt et Shatter de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Break, Crack, Disrupt, Fracture, Interrupt et Shatter sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.