wreck in French
wreck in French is épave, carcasse, accident — wreck means the remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
wreck in French
épave
Something or someone that has been ruined.
carcasse
The remains of something that has been severely damaged or worn down.
accident
An event in which something is damaged through collision.
ruiner
(transitive) To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
bousiller
(transitive) To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
ruiner
(transitive) To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.
What does "wreck" mean?
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noun The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
"Divers explored the wreck of a ship that sank two centuries ago."
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noun Informal: a person who is in a very poor physical or emotional state.
"After the exam week she felt like a complete wreck."
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verb To destroy or badly damage something.
"The storm wrecked several boats in the harbour."
wreck in a sentence
- Divers explored the wreck of a ship that sank two centuries ago.
- The crash left the car a total wreck.
- After the exam week she felt like a complete wreck.
- The storm wrecked several boats in the harbour.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "wreck" in French?
"wreck" in French is épave, carcasse, accident. wreck means: The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
How do you use "wreck" in a sentence?
Example: "Divers explored the wreck of a ship that sank two centuries ago." In French, "wreck" is épave, carcasse, accident.
Are there other ways to say "wreck" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "wreck": épave, carcasse, accident, ruiner, bousiller.
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