broke
To be without money; experiencing a complete lack of funds, often used to describe a temporary state before one receives a paycheck or more money. In a broader context, it can describe a business that has become insolvent or bankrupt.
Exemples
3 sur 5I'm sorry, I can't go to the concert tonight because I'm completely broke.
I'm sorry, I can't go to the concert tonight because I'm completely broke.
The court heard evidence that the defendant was broke and unable to satisfy the judgment.
The court heard evidence that the defendant was broke and unable to satisfy the judgment.
I was flat broke by the end of my vacation in Europe.
I was flat broke by the end of my vacation in Europe.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'Broke' as being 'Broken' but for your bank account. When your wallet is broken and nothing comes out, you are broke.
Quiz rapide
After paying his rent and all his bills, Mark was completely ____ until his next paycheck.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : broke
Exemples
I'm sorry, I can't go to the concert tonight because I'm completely broke.
everydayI'm sorry, I can't go to the concert tonight because I'm completely broke.
The court heard evidence that the defendant was broke and unable to satisfy the judgment.
formalThe court heard evidence that the defendant was broke and unable to satisfy the judgment.
I was flat broke by the end of my vacation in Europe.
informalI was flat broke by the end of my vacation in Europe.
The economic study focused on the percentage of college graduates who are broke within six months of graduation.
academicThe economic study focused on the percentage of college graduates who are broke within six months of graduation.
The startup went broke after they failed to secure a second round of venture capital funding.
businessThe startup went broke after they failed to secure a second round of venture capital funding.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
broke as a joke
having absolutely no money at all
go for broke
to risk everything in an all-out effort
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
if something is working well, do not try to change it
Souvent confondu avec
'Broke' specifically refers to having no money, whereas 'broken' refers to something damaged or not working.
Notes d'usage
While 'broke' is very common in everyday conversation, it is considered informal. In professional or academic writing, use 'insolvent' or 'bankrupt' to describe businesses, and 'penniless' or 'impoverished' for individuals.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'broke' to describe a damaged phone (e.g., 'My phone is broke'); while common in some dialects, 'broken' is the grammatically correct choice for damaged objects.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'Broke' as being 'Broken' but for your bank account. When your wallet is broken and nothing comes out, you are broke.
Origine du mot
Derived from the past participle of the verb 'break', suggesting that one's financial state has been shattered or interrupted.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western cultures, being 'broke' is a common trope for university students, often referred to as being a 'broke college student'.
Quiz rapide
After paying his rent and all his bills, Mark was completely ____ until his next paycheck.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : broke
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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