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ruin in French

ruin in French is ruine, ruiner, abîmer — ruin means to destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.

ruin in French

ruine
noun
ruiner
verb
(transitive) To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
ruiner
verb
abîmer
verb
foutre en l'air
verb
massacrer
verb
ruiner
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
gâcher
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
abîmer
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
foutre en l'air
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
massacrer
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
plomber
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.

What does "ruin" mean?

  1. verb To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.
    "The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert."
  2. noun The remains of a destroyed or decayed structure.
    "Tourists explored the ancient ruins of the castle."

ruin in a sentence

  • The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert.
  • One bad decision nearly ruined his career.
  • Tourists explored the ancient ruins of the castle.

Similar words in French

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ruin" in French?

"ruin" in French is ruine, ruiner, abîmer. ruin means: To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.

How do you use "ruin" in a sentence?

Example: "The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert." In French, "ruin" is ruine, ruiner, abîmer.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "ruin": ruine, ruiner, abîmer, foutre en l'air, massacrer, gâcher.

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