Also means
rift, split
Usage Note
Fissure describes a narrow crack in a wall, rock, or surface, and is also used figuratively for a rift within a relationship or organization. The verb fissurer means 'to crack' or 'to split'. Une fissure dans le mur is the most common literal usage, while une fissure dans le couple conveys relational strain.
Examples
"Une fissure est apparue dans le mur."
Natural Translation
A crack appeared in the wall.
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