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)

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

Usage notes

Not to be confused with crève-cœur.

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