English–French

“torn” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/deʃiʁe/

Example

J'ai une veste déchirée.

I have a jacket that is torn.

Illustration for déchiré (torn)

How to say “torn” in French

“Torn” in French is déchiré.

A material surface pulled apart along a visible jagged opening, leaving separated edges.

Full entry for déchiré: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with déchiré

Mon jean est déchiré.

My jeans are ripped.

Tips for using déchiré

  • For clothing damage, déchiré means torn along a rip, while troué means pierced by a hole, and the adjective agrees with the noun: une veste déchirée.

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