English–French
“destroy” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/detʁɥiʁ/
Example
Le feu a détruit le bâtiment.
The fire destroyed the building.
How to say “destroy” in French
“Destroy” in French is détruire.
A solid object is torn apart until its structure collapses and it can no longer serve its purpose.
Example sentences with détruire
La critique a détruit sa confiance.
The criticism destroyed his confidence.
Tips for using détruire
- Détruire expresses complete destruction, while casser usually means breaking and abîmer usually means damaging without total loss.