Détruite (en. Destroyed)
/de.tʁit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has undergone destruction.
The city was completely destroyed by the earthquake.
La ville a été entièrement détruite par le tremblement de terre.
Ruined, annihilated.
His hope for success was now destroyed.
Son espoir de succès était maintenant détruit.
Etymology
Past participle of the verb destroy, derived from the Latin 'destruere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
destroyed to the core
Destroyed deeply, totally.
détruit jusqu'à la moelle
to destroy a reputation
Seriously harm someone's image.
détruire une réputation
Related Words
to destroy
To cause destruction or annihilation.
détruire
destruction
The act of destroying, the state of being destroyed.
destruction
Slang Meanings
Completely messed up.
This project is destroyed, we have no more hope.
Ce projet est détruit, on n'a plus d'espoir.
Too far gone.
His health is destroyed after all those years of madness.
Sa santé est détruite après toutes ces années de folie.