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    Destruction (en. Destruction)

    /dɛs.tʁyk.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of completely destroying something.
    The destruction of this building sparked strong reactions.
    La destruction de cet édifice a suscité de vives réactions.
    The state of something that has been destroyed.
    The images of the city's destruction were terrifying.
    Les images de la destruction de la ville étaient terrifiantes.
    The consequence of an action that causes irreparable damage.
    The destruction of the environment is a major concern.
    La destruction de l'environnement est un sujet de préoccupation majeur.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'destructio', derived from 'destruere' which means 'to bring down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mass destruction
    Large-scale destruction, often used in a context of war or disasters.
    destruction massive
    to practice destruction
    To act to intentionally destroy something.
    pratiquer la destruction
    mutually assured destruction
    Concept of military deterrence where two adversaries have the capability to completely destroy each other.
    destruction mutuelle assurée

    Related Words

    to destroy
    To have the effect of putting something to ruin.
    détruire
    to ruin
    The state of something that is reduced to nothing.
    ruinad
    to demolish
    To bring down a building or structure.
    démolir

    Slang Meanings

    To break
    He broke the old piece of furniture in a fit of destruction.
    Il a cassé le vieux meuble dans un élan de destruction.
    To destroy madly
    During the party, it was madness and destruction in the garden.
    Lors de la fête, c'était la destruction à la folie dans le jardin.