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ruins

/ˈruːɪnz/

Translations

ruinnoun

ruins

/ˈruːɪn/

ruinesRestes d’un bâtiment ou d’une structure détruite; emploi le plus courant au pluriel.

The ancient ruins of the castle attracted many tourists.

Les anciennes ruines du château ont attiré de nombreux touristes.

ruineÉtat de destruction ou de délabrement; emploi concret et figuré.

The financial scandal led to the ruin of his career.

Le scandale financier a conduit à la ruine de sa carrière.

Additional translations

ruineCause d’une destruction ou d’une faillite; sens plus rare.

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ruinverb

ruins

ruined

Past Simple

ruined

Past Participle

ruining

Gerund

/ˈruː.ɪn/

ruinerVerbe général : détruire, abîmer gravement ou gâcher.

The heavy rain ruined the outdoor wedding.

La forte pluie a ruiné le mariage en plein air.

Additional translations

ruinerEn parlant de pertes financières ou de faillite.

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Definitions

ruinnoun

The physical remains of a building or structure that has been destroyed or decayed.

The ancient ruins of the castle attracted many tourists.

A state of complete destruction or disintegration, often used metaphorically.

The financial scandal led to the ruin of his career.

The cause of destruction or downfall.

His gambling addiction was the ruin of his family.

ruinverb

To destroy or severely damage something.

The heavy rain ruined the outdoor wedding.

To cause someone to lose all their money or assets.

The failed investment ruined him financially.

To spoil or make something less enjoyable or useful.

The loud noise ruined the movie for us.