craquer
crack
In French, the word 'craquer' can be used in a similar context as the English word 'crack'. It can refer to the sound made when something breaks or cracks, or it can be used figuratively to express giving in to pressure or temptation. For example, 'Il a craqué sous la pression' means 'He cracked under the pressure'.
Example sentences using: craquer
Je vais craquer si je ne prends pas de vacances bientôt.
I'm going to crack if I don't take a vacation soon.
In this sentence, 'craquer' refers to the act of losing control or giving in to pressure or stress.
Il a craqué son pantalon en se baissant.
He cracked his pants by bending over.
This sentence refers to the act of tearing something, in this case, pants. 'Craquer' here conveys the sense of causing a tear or rip in an article of clothing.
Elle a craqué et a mangé le dernier morceau de gâteau.
She cracked and ate the last piece of cake.
In this example, 'craquer' is used to express the idea of giving in to temptation or desire, in this case the desire to eat the last piece of cake.