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    Ruines (en. Ruins)

    /ʁy.in/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Remnants of a destroyed or decaying structure.
    The ruins of the ancient city bear witness to a great civilization.
    Les ruines de l'ancienne cité témoignent d'une grande civilisation.
    State of degradation of something.
    This house is in a state of advanced ruin.
    Cette maison est dans un état de ruine avancé.
    Damage caused by war or a disaster.
    The war left ruins all over the country.
    La guerre a laissé des ruines partout dans le pays.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ruina', meaning fall or collapse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ruin
    In a very degraded state.
    à la ruine
    ruins of love
    Destroyed feelings or relationships.
    ruines d'amour

    Related Words

    ruin
    To cause the destruction or decline of something.
    ruiner
    ruinous
    Which brings considerable losses or damage.
    ruineux
    small ruin
    Small abandoned object or item.
    ruinette

    Slang Meanings

    To be broke, to have financial troubles.
    After losing his job, he is totally in ruins.
    Après avoir perdu son emploi, il est totalement dans les ruines.
    To be very tired or exhausted.
    After that evening, I am in agony, I feel ruined.
    Après cette soirée, je suis à l'agonie, je me sens ruiné.