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fêler

to crack (slightly), to chip

verb feh-LEH Rare
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Usage Note

Fêler describes creating a hairline crack in a hard object such as a glass or ceramic without it breaking apart; compare casser (to break completely). The reflexive se fêler means the object itself cracks. Figuratively, avoir le timbre fêlé means to be a bit crazy.

Examples

"Elle a fêlé son verre en le posant."

Natural Translation

She cracked her glass when putting it down.

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