English–French
“damage” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/dega/
Example
La tempête a causé de gros dégâts dans le village.
The storm caused extensive damage in the village.
How to say “damage” in French
“Damage” in French is dégât.
A storm-struck village can contain many separate signs of material harm, collectively called dégâts.
Example sentences with dégât
Un feu de cuisine a causé des dégâts dans l'appartement.
A kitchen fire caused damage in the apartment.
Tips for using dégât
- Dommage can mean physical damage, but Quel dommage means 'what a pity', whereas dégât remains focused on material harm.
Other French words for “damage”
Tu vas abîmer ce livre si tu le plies.
You'll damage this book if you fold it.
La valise a subi une avarie pendant le transport.
The suitcase suffered damage during transport.
Le transport a endommagé la boîte.
The transport damaged the box.
Ce mensonge peut compromettre notre relation.
This lie could damage our relationship.