spoil

• Nom désignant des biens pris par la force, en particulier pendant une guerre, ou l'action de gâter ou de priver quelque chose de sa valeur.

A noun referring to valuables taken by force, especially in war, or the act of damaging or stripping something.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Plunder or lootB2formal

   Valuables or goods taken by force, especially during war or conflict.

   Butin, prise de guerre

   • The soldiers divided the spoils of war among themselves.
   • The invaders carried away the spoils from the conquered city.
   • The pirates buried their spoils on a remote island.

   Synonymeslootpickingsplunderprizeswag

2. Damage or ruinB2formal

   The act of causing damage or destruction to something.

   gâcher, abîmer

   • The spoiling of the crops by the storm was devastating.
   • The constant spoiling of the equipment led to its early replacement.
   • The spoiling of the artwork was a result of improper storage.

   Synonymesdamagedestructiondevastationruinspoilage

   Antonymespreservationprotectionrepairrestoration

3. Stripping by forceC1formal

   The act of taking something away by force, often stripping a place or person of possessions.

   Action de dépouiller par la force

   • The spoiling of the temple by the invaders was a tragic event.
   • The spoiling of the village left the inhabitants destitute.
   • Historical accounts describe the spoiling of the city after the siege.

   Synonymesdepredationdespoilmentdespoliationpillageplunderrapinesackingspoliation

• Verbe désignant l'action de diminuer la qualité, la valeur ou le plaisir de quelque chose, ou de traiter quelqu'un avec un excès d'indulgence ou de gâterie.

A verb used to indicate the act of diminishing the quality, value, or enjoyment of something, or to treat someone with excessive indulgence.

verbe irrégulier

1. Become unusableA2formal

   To decay or go bad, especially food.

   Se gâter

   • The milk spoiled after being left out overnight.
   • Don't let the fruit spoil on the counter.
   • The meat will spoil if not refrigerated properly.

   Synonymesdecomposego badgo offperishputrefyrotsourturn

   Antonymespreserve

2. Ruin or destroyB1formal

   To damage or destroy something good or pleasant.

   Gâcher, abîmer

   • The rain spoiled our picnic plans.
   • He spoiled the surprise by telling everyone.
   • The accident spoiled their holiday.

   Synonymesblemishdamagedefacedestroyimpairmarruinshatterunderminewreck

   Antonymesenhanceimprovepreserveprotect

3. Indulge excessivelyB1informal

   To treat someone too well, especially a child, so they behave badly.

   Gâter (excessivement)

   • Don't spoil the baby by giving her everything she wants.
   • Grandparents often spoil their grandchildren.
   • She spoils her dog with treats every day.

   Synonymesbabycoddleindulgemollycoddleoverindulgepamper

   Antonymeschastendisciplinehardenpunish