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fragments
/fʁaɡmɑ̃/
pieces or parts of something broken or incomplete
Il a trouvé des fragments de poterie ancienne.
He found fragments of ancient pottery.
general
Small broken pieces of something larger that has been shattered or broken apart.
Les fragments de verre jonchaient le sol.
Shards of glass littered the floor.
Can refer to physical objects or abstract concepts.
general
A small part of a larger whole, often incomplete or disconnected.
Elle a partagé des fragments de sa vie avec moi.
She shared fragments of her life with me.
Used metaphorically for memories, stories, or information.
Collocations
fragments de verreshards of glassfragments de mémoirefragments of memory
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Use
'Fragments' can describe physical pieces or abstract parts of a story, memory, or idea.
Gold Rule
Plural Form
'Fragments' is always plural in French, even when referring to a single piece.
Word Origin
From Latin 'fragmentum', meaning 'a breaking off'.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physical pieces) and metaphorically (parts of a story or memory).
Word Breakdown
frag-
to break
root-ment
result or action
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