English–French

“destruction” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/destʁyksjɔ̃/

Example

La destruction du bâtiment a choqué tout le monde.

The destruction of the building shocked everyone.

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How to say “destruction” in French

“Destruction” in French is destruction.

An object, place, or system losing its form, structure, or function until it no longer works.

Full entry for destruction: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with destruction

La destruction de la forêt menace la biodiversité.

The destruction of the forest threatens biodiversity.

Tips for using destruction

  • Destruction is a feminine noun, so the usual article is la, as in la destruction du bâtiment.

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