English–French

“devastation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁavaʒ/

Example

Le ravage causé par l'incendie est visible de loin.

The devastation caused by the fire is visible from afar.

Illustration for ravage (devastation)

How to say “devastation” in French

“Devastation” in French is ravage.

A landscape or community marked by widespread damage and lasting loss.

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

Example sentences with ravage

La tempête a fait de grands ravages sur la côte.

The storm caused extensive damage along the coast.

Tips for using ravage

  • Ravage is masculine, so the singular form is un ravage and the plural form is des ravages.

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