English–French
“breakup” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁyptyʁ/
Example
Sa rupture avec Marie a été difficile.
His breakup with Marie was difficult.
How to say “breakup” in French
“Breakup” in French is rupture.
A physical line or human connection cut off from its former continuity.
Example sentences with rupture
Après sa rupture amoureuse, il a eu du mal à dormir.
After his romantic breakup, he had trouble sleeping.
Tips for using rupture
- In everyday relationship talk, rompre or se séparer often sounds more conversational than the noun rupture.
Other French words for “breakup”
La séparation a été difficile pour elle.
The breakup was difficult for her.