Anéantie (en. Destroyed)
[ane.ɑ̃.tje]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been completely destroyed or annihilated.
The city was annihilated by the bombings.
La ville fut anéantie par les bombardements.
State of something that no longer exists.
After the war, his dreams were annihilated.
Après la guerre, ses rêves étaient anéantis.
Etymology
From the verb 'anéantir' which comes from the Latin 'dēnāntiāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to render something annihilated
To bring to a state of total destruction.
rendre quelque chose anéanti
to be annihilated
To be in a state of shock or destruction.
être anéanti
Related Words
annihilate
To completely make disappear.
anéantir
disaster
Event causing serious damage.
désastre
ruin
State of what has been destroyed.
ruine
Slang Meanings
To be completely down or depressed.
After this news, he is totally annihilated.
Après cette nouvelle, il est totalement anéanti.
To be shocked to the point of feeling drained.
The news of his departure left her annihilated.
La nouvelle de son départ l'a laissé anéanti.