English–French

“vandalize” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sakaʒe/

Example

Après le match, certains fans saccagent le stade.

After the match, some fans vandalize the stadium.

Illustration for saccager (vandalize)

How to say “vandalize” in French

“Vandalize” in French is saccager.

A stadium, building, or collection of goods left wrecked after forceful destruction and possible looting.

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

Example sentences with saccager

Pendant la manifestation, des manifestants ont saccagé le centre-ville.

During the protest, protesters ransacked downtown.

Tips for using saccager

  • Saccager is a strong word often used for riots, war, or serious vandalism; mettre en désordre suits ordinary untidiness.

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