verb🔗ShareDévaster, ruinerTo ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest."The storm devastated the entire city, leaving most buildings in ruins. "La tempête a dévasté toute la ville, laissant la plupart des bâtiments en ruines.disasterenvironmentbuildingwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDétruire, anéantirTo destroy a whole collection of related ideas, beliefs, and strongly held opinions."The new research report devastated many people's long-held beliefs about the effectiveness of that particular teaching method. "Le nouveau rapport de recherche a anéanti les convictions de longue date de nombreuses personnes concernant l'efficacité de cette méthode d'enseignement particulière.disasteroutcomeactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDétruire, ravagerTo break beyond recovery or repair so that the only options are abandonment or the clearing away of useless remains (if any) and starting over."The fire devastated the old farmhouse, leaving nothing but rubble; the family had to abandon the property and start rebuilding. "L'incendie a ravagé l'ancienne ferme, ne laissant que des décombres ; la famille a dû abandonner la propriété et commencer à reconstruire.disasteroutcomeconditionnegativeeventsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDévastateur, destructeurCausing devastation"The hurricane's winds caused devastating damage to the coastal town. "Les vents de l'ouragan ont causé des dégâts dévastateurs à la ville côtière.disasterenvironmentoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
