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devastating

/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/

/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

devastatingadjective

more devastating

Comp.

most devastating

Super.

/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/

/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

bouleversantSe dit d’une nouvelle, d’un choc ou d’une perte qui provoque une grande détresse ou un profond trouble.

The news of the sudden accident was devastating to the entire family.

La nouvelle de l’accident soudain était bouleversante pour toute la famille.

dévastateurAu sens de destruction grave ou d’effet très destructeur.

The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town, leaving it in ruins.

L’ouragan a eu un impact dévastateur sur la ville côtière, la laissant en ruines.

Additional translations

foudroyantAu sens figuré, pour une efficacité ou une capacité impressionnante; registre souvent littéraire ou journalistique.

Definitions

Causing severe shock, distress, or grief.

The news of the sudden accident was devastating to the entire family.

Extremely effective or powerful in a destructive way.

The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town, leaving it in ruins.

Impressively effective or capable.

Her performance in the play was devastating, leaving the audience in awe.

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devastatingnoun

/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈdɛ.vəˌsteɪ.tɪŋ/

Used as a gerund meaning the act or process of destroying or laying waste.

Translations

dévastationTerme surtout littéraire ou abstrait pour désigner l’action de détruire ou de ravager.

The devastating of their homeland left thousands homeless.

La dévastation de leur pays a laissé des milliers de personnes sans abri.

Additional translations

ravagePlus courant au sens de destruction massive, notamment dans un contexte concret ou figuré.

Definitions

The act or process of destroying or laying waste.

The devastating of their homeland left thousands homeless.

devastateverb

devastating

Gerund

devastated

Past Simple

devastated

Past Participle

devastating

Gerund

/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/

Translations

dévaster

The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many homes in ruins.

L’ouragan a dévasté la ville côtière, laissant de nombreuses maisons en ruines.

bouleverserSens émotionnel.

The news of her sudden passing devastated him, leaving him heartbroken.

La nouvelle de son décès soudain l’a bouleversé, le laissant le cœur brisé.

Additional translations

anéantirSens émotionnel, registre plus fort.

Definitions

To destroy or ruin something completely.

The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many homes in ruins.

To cause someone to feel extreme emotional pain or distress.

The news of her sudden passing devastated him, leaving him heartbroken.

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devastategerund / present participle

devastating

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that causes great destruction or distress.

Translations

dévastateurQualifie un effet, un choc ou des dégâts très importants.

The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city's infrastructure.

Le séisme a eu un impact dévastateur sur les infrastructures de la ville.

Additional translations

ravageurSurtout pour des dégâts matériels ou un effet très destructeur.

Definitions

Causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress.

The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city's infrastructure.

Synonyms

devastatepast participle

Definitions

Extremely shocked and sad; deeply affected emotionally.

She was devastated by the sudden news of his departure.

Destroyed or severely damaged.

Large sections of the rainforest remain devastated after the wildfires.