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destitute in French

destitute in French is démuni, indigent — destitute means completely without money or the basic means to live; extremely poor.

destitute in French

démuni
adj
Lacking money, poor, impoverished; especially, extremely so.
indigent
adj
Lacking money, poor, impoverished; especially, extremely so.

What does "destitute" mean?

  1. adjective Completely without money or the basic means to live; extremely poor.
    "The flood left thousands of families destitute."
  2. adjective Entirely lacking something needed or expected.
    "The policy is destitute of any real detail."
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destitute in a sentence

  • The flood left thousands of families destitute.
  • He died destitute after losing his fortune in the crash.
  • The policy is destitute of any real detail.

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What is "destitute" in French?

"destitute" in French is démuni, indigent. destitute means: Completely without money or the basic means to live; extremely poor.

How do you use "destitute" in a sentence?

Example: "The flood left thousands of families destitute." In French, "destitute" is démuni, indigent.

Are there other ways to say "destitute" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "destitute": démuni, indigent.

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