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to ruin
01
abîmer, détériorer
to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
Transitive: to ruin sth
Exemples
The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.
L'inondation avait le pouvoir de détruire les fondations de la maison.
The economic downturn threatened to ruin many businesses.
La crise économique menaçait de ruiner de nombreuses entreprises.
02
détruire, tomber en ruine
to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline
Intransitive
Exemples
The old mansion has slowly begun to ruin over the years, with parts of the roof collapsing.
Le vieux manoir a lentement commencé à se ruiner au fil des ans, avec des parties du toit qui s'effondrent.
After the flood, the town was left to ruin, with many buildings left abandoned.
Après l'inondation, la ville a été laissée à l'abandon, avec de nombreux bâtiments laissés à l'abandon.
03
déshonorer, déflorer
to take away a woman’s chastity, often leading to a loss of honor or social reputation in traditional contexts
Transitive: to ruin a woman
Exemples
In the old tales, the knight vowed to protect her from those who sought to ruin her.
Dans les vieux contes, le chevalier a juré de la protéger de ceux qui cherchaient à la ruiner.
His deceitful charm ruined her, leaving her reputation in shambles.
Son charme trompeur l'a ruinée, laissant sa réputation en lambeaux.
04
ruiner, dévaster
to cause someone or something to become impoverished
Transitive: to ruin sb
Exemples
The economic crisis ruined many families, leaving them struggling to survive.
La crise économique a ruiné de nombreuses familles, les laissant lutter pour survivre.
His gambling addiction gradually ruined him, wiping out his savings.
Son addiction au jeu l'a progressivement ruiné, anéantissant ses économies.
05
détruire, gâcher
to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value
Transitive: to ruin sth
Exemples
Poor management decisions can ruin a company's reputation.
Les mauvaises décisions de gestion peuvent ruiner la réputation d'une entreprise.
The constant delays and miscommunications began to ruin the project.
Les retards constants et les mauvaise communications ont commencé à ruiner le projet.
Ruin
01
ruine
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
Exemples
They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip.
Ils ont exploré les ruines d'un vieux château pendant leur voyage.
The ancient ruins attracted many tourists each year.
Les ruines anciennes attiraient de nombreux touristes chaque année.
02
ruine, désolation
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
03
ruine, déstruction
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
04
tache, salissure
moisten or soil
05
ruine, désastre
an event that results in destruction
06
ruine, déchéance
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
07
ruine, délabrement
the process of becoming dilapidated
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