This is the 4356th most frequent French word.
fracture
Break or fracture, typically of a bone or structure.
In this sentence, "fracture" refers to a physical break or crack in a bone, commonly used in medical terms.
Il a souffert d'une fracture au bras après l'accident.
He suffered a fracture in his arm after the accident.
Here, "fracture" is metaphorically used to describe a social divide or separation, reflecting issues within society.
La fracture sociale est un sujet complexe dans la société contemporaine.
Social division is a complex subject in contemporary society.
The term "fracture" is metaphorically referring to a separation or gap between generations, typically due to cultural or ideological differences.