casse-cœur

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French

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Etymology

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From casser (“to break”) +‎ cœur (“heart”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kas.kœʁ/
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Noun

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casse-cœur m (plural casse-cœurs)

  1. (figurative) heartbreaker; lady-killer, man-killer
    Synonym: bourreau des cœurs

Usage notes

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