ruined

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été détruit, endommagé jusqu'à l'inutilisabilité, ou réduit à un état de délabrement ou de ruine.

Describes something that has been destroyed, damaged beyond repair, or reduced to a state of decay or worthlessness.

1. Destroyed or damaged beyond repairB1formal

   Something that has been completely destroyed or spoiled, often beyond recovery.

   ruiné (détruit irrémédiablement)

   • The ancient castle was ruined by the earthquake.
   • The flood left the crops completely ruined.
   • His reputation was ruined after the scandal.

   Synonymesdemolisheddestroyedravagedshatteredspoiledwrecked

   Antonymesintactpreservedundamaged

2. Spoiled or made worthlessA2informal

   Something that has been made useless, ineffective, or of no value.

   ruiné (sens : gâté, anéanti)

   • The rain ruined our picnic plans.
   • She accidentally ruined her favorite dress with bleach.
   • The burnt cake was completely ruined.

   Synonymesbrokendamageddemolisheddestroyedravagedshatteredspoiledwastedwrecked

   Antonymesintactpreservedsavedvaluable

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de détruire complètement, d'endommager gravement ou de gâter quelque chose, ou de ruiner financièrement.

A verb used to indicate the act of destroying, damaging, or spoiling something completely.

1. Destroy or damage completelyB1formal

   To spoil or destroy something so that it is no longer usable or valuable.

   ruiner

   • The heavy rain ruined our picnic.
   • He ruined his reputation by lying.
   • The fire ruined the entire building.

   Synonymesannihilatedemolishdesolatedestroydevastateravageshattersmashwreck

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreatepreserverepairrestore

2. Cause financial collapseB2formal

   To cause someone to lose all their money or financial stability.

   ruiner financièrement

   • The bad investment ruined him financially.
   • The lawsuit threatened to ruin the company.
   • Gambling ruined his family's savings.

   Synonymesbankruptbreakbustclean outwipe out

   Antonymesenrichfortifyprosperstrengthen

3. Spoil an experienceA2informal

   To make an experience unpleasant or disappointing.

   Gâcher une expérience

   • The bad weather ruined our vacation.
   • Her rude comment ruined the party.
   • Don't let one mistake ruin your day.

   Synonymesblightmarsabotagesourspoiltaintundowreck

   Antonymesenhanceenrichimprove