Fracassar
Example: Va fracassar en l'examen perquè no va estudiar prou.
Definition
"Fracassar" means to fail in a task, goal, or attempt, especially after putting in effort. It describes situations where someone does not succeed, as in the example: 'He failed the exam because he did not study enough.'
Etymology
The word "fracassar" comes from the Latin verb 'frangere,' meaning 'to break.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to signify 'breaking down' or 'failing' at something, metaphorically implying the shattering of hopes or plans.
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"Fracassar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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