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    Détruit (en. Destroyed)

    /detʁɥi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something unusable or in ruins.
    The earthquake destroyed many buildings.
    Le tremblement de terre a détruit de nombreux bâtiments.
    To completely make something disappear.
    He destroyed all the evidence of his involvement.
    Il a détruit toutes les preuves de son implication.
    To cause the total loss of something.
    His aggressive attitude destroyed their relationships.
    Son attitude agressive a détruit leurs relations.

    Etymology

    Latin 'detructus', from 'detruere', meaning 'to bring down' or 'to demolish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    everything is destroyed
    Everything is lost, there is nothing left.
    tout est détruit

    Related Words

    destruction
    The act of destroying something.
    déstruction
    devastation
    The state of what has been ruined or annihilated.
    dévastation

    Slang Meanings

    Screwed
    This project is screwed after what happened.
    Ce projet est foutu après ce qui est arrivé.
    Toasted
    He's really toasted after that game.
    Il est vraiment cuit après cette partie.