Ravages (en. Ravages)

/ʁa.va.ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Considerable damage caused by something, often a disaster.

The havoc caused by the storm was devastating.

Les ravages causés par la tempête étaient dévastateurs.

Disastrous consequences of a disease or addiction.

The ravages of drug use are evident in this community.

Les ravages de la drogue sont visibles dans cette communauté.

From Old French 'ravager', which means 'to devastate'.

to wreak havoc

to have a very strong, often destructive impact.

faire des ravages

ravages of time

the effects of time on something, often related to degradation.

ravages du temps

to devastate a place

to cause great damage in a place.

ravager un endroit

devastate

Action of devastating or causing significant damage.

ravager

destruction

Act of demolishing or ruining something.

destruction

damage

Loss caused by a harmful act.

dommage

Wreaking havoc

This new trend is wreaking havoc among young people.

Cette nouvelle tendance fait des ravages chez les jeunes.

devastator

This player is a true devastator on the field.

Ce joueur est un véritable ravageur sur le terrain.