Ruiné (en. Ruin)
/ʁy.ne/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has suffered significant damage.
The building was ruined by fire.
Le bâtiment a été ruiné par le feu.
Who is in a state of decline or misery.
After the bankruptcy, he felt completely ruined.
Après la faillite, il se sentait complètement ruiné.
Who has lost their wealth or status.
He was ruined after investing in useless stocks.
Il était ruiné après avoir investi dans des actions inutiles.
Etymology
From the verb 'ruiner' which means to destroy or annihilate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be ruined
To be financially devastated.
être ruiné
to be ruined by something
To be negatively affected by a situation.
être ruiné par quelque chose
Related Words
ruin
State of degradation or destruction.
ruine
ruinous
Which leads to great losses or considerable expenses.
ruineux
to ruin
To cause the loss or destruction of something.
ruiner
Slang Meanings
To be in a bad financial situation.
After all his expenses, he is totally ruined.
Après toutes ses dépenses, il est totalement ruiné.
To lose something precious.
He ruined his project due to poor management.
Il a ruiné son projet à cause d'une mauvaise gestion.