English–French
“broken” in French
How to say “broken” in French
“Broken” in French is cassé.
Something once intact now has a visible break or damage that prevents it from working normally.
Example sentences with cassé
La fenêtre est cassée.
The window is broken.
Tips for using cassé
- For a machine that simply does not work, en panne is often more natural than cassé; cassé suggests physical damage.
Other French words for “broken”
La fenêtre est brisée.
The window is broken.