French Conversation · Level 125
55 words
French word
avarie
Pronunciation
IPA/avaʁi/
Meaning
- feminine noundamage
Example
La valise a subi une avarie pendant le transport.
The suitcase suffered damage during transport.
More examples
Le lave-linge est hors service à cause d'une avarie.
The washing machine is out of order because of a malfunction.
Core concept
A cracked, bent, or disabled item whose condition makes it less valuable or unusable.
Common phrases
signaler une avarie
report a malfunction
réparer une avarie
repair a malfunction
Similar words
dégât: Physical damage or loss caused by an accident, disaster, or impact.
dommage: General damage or loss affecting property or possessions.
Definition in French
Perte ou dommage matériel subi par une cargaison, un véhicule ou un bien, entraînant une dépréciation ou une incapacité d'usage.
Word origin
The maritime term avarie entered French from Italian avaria, which ultimately derives from Arabic ʿawār for a defect or damage.
Usage tips
- Subir une avarie is the usual construction for suffering or sustaining this kind of damage.