casse-cœur
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From casser (“to break”) + cœur (“heart”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
casse-cœur m (plural casse-cœurs)
- (figurative) heartbreaker; lady-killer, man-killer
- Synonym: bourreau des cœurs
Usage notes[edit]
- Not to be confused with crève-cœur.