Ravagé (en. Ravaged)

/ʁavaʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has suffered significant damage, often due to a disaster or war.
The village was ravaged by the storm.
Le village a été ravagé par la tempête.
To be in a state of distress or despair.
He was devastated by the loss of his friend.
Il était ravagé par la perte de son ami.
Said of a person in a state of advanced intoxication.
After that evening, he was completely wrecked.
Après cette soirée, il était complètement ravagé.

Etymology

From the verb 'ravager', of Latin origin 'rapiare', meaning to pillage or destroy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ravage a place
To cause massive destruction in a location.
ravager un lieu
to be ravaged by something
To be strongly affected by an emotion or a situation.
être ravagé par quelque chose

Related Words

to ravage
Verb meaning to cause devastation.
ravager
ravage
Noun that designates the effect of destruction.
ravage
ravagers
Terminology referring to people or things that cause destruction.
ravageurs

Slang Meanings

To find oneself in a disastrous state often due to partying.
After that night, I am really wrecked.
Après cette nuit, je suis vraiment ravagé.
To be excessively affected by a situation.
He is completely devastated by his ex.
Il est complètement ravagé par son ex.