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    Démoli (en. Demolished)

    /de.mɔ.li/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    State of something that has undergone destruction.
    The house was completely demolished after the hurricane.
    La maison a été complètement démolie après l'ouragan.
    Figuratively, refers to a person who feels down or at their wits' end.
    After so many problems, he felt demolished.
    Après tant de problèmes, il se sentait démoli.
    Refers to an object or building that is no longer whole.
    The ruins of the old castle are now demolished.
    Les ruines de l'ancien château sont maintenant démolies.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to demolish', derived from the Latin 'demoliri', which means 'to bring down' or 'to knock down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be demolished by something
    To be deeply affected or overwhelmed by something.
    être démoli par quelque chose
    to feel demolished
    To have a feeling of fatigue or emotional exhaustion.
    se sentir démoli

    Related Words

    to demolish
    To make something unusable by destruction.
    démolir
    demolition
    Act of destroying a building or structure.
    démolition
    demolished
    State of having been demolished.
    démoli

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired or exhausted.
    After this intense day, I am completely demolished.
    Après cette journée intense, je suis complètement démoli.
    To be disappointed or morally downcast.
    He was demolished after hearing the news.
    Il était démoli après avoir appris la nouvelle.