destroy in French
destroy in French is détruire, euthanasier — destroy means to damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
destroy in French
détruire
euthanasier
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.
What does "destroy" mean?
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verb To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
"The fire destroyed the entire warehouse."
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verb To defeat someone completely and overwhelmingly.
"The champion destroyed her opponent in straight sets."
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verb To kill an animal deliberately, usually for humane or safety reasons.
"The injured horse had to be destroyed."
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destroy in a sentence
- The fire destroyed the entire warehouse.
- A single bug destroyed months of work on the project.
- The champion destroyed her opponent in straight sets.
- Our team destroyed the visitors on Saturday and won by a huge margin.
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What is "destroy" in French?
"destroy" in French is détruire, euthanasier. destroy means: To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
How do you use "destroy" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire destroyed the entire warehouse." In French, "destroy" is détruire, euthanasier.
Are there other ways to say "destroy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "destroy": détruire, euthanasier.
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