rupture

US /ˈrʌp.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈrʌp.tʃɚ/
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1.

rupture, éclatement

an instance of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely

:
The sudden pressure caused a rupture in the pipe.
La pression soudaine a provoqué une rupture dans le tuyau.
He suffered a muscle rupture during the game.
Il a subi une rupture musculaire pendant le match.
2.

rupture, interruption

a breach or interruption of a friendly relationship or situation

:
The disagreement led to a complete rupture in their friendship.
Le désaccord a conduit à une rupture complète de leur amitié.
There was a sudden rupture in diplomatic relations.
Il y a eu une rupture soudaine des relations diplomatiques.
1.

rompre, éclater

to break or burst suddenly and completely

:
The blood vessel could rupture if the pressure is too high.
Le vaisseau sanguin pourrait se rompre si la pression est trop élevée.
Their relationship began to rupture after the argument.
Leur relation a commencé à se rompre après la dispute.