casse-cœur

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kas.kœʁ/
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Noun

casse-cœur m (plural casse-cœurs)

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

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