détruire

/de.tʁɥiʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd

to destroy

to demolish

to wreck

Ils vont détruire l'ancien immeuble pour construire un nouveau.

They are going to demolish the old building to build a new one.

Synonyms:démolir, raser, abattre
2.
verbInf3rd

to devastate (emotionally)

to ruin

to crush (someone or something)

Cette rupture l'a complètement détruit.

That breakup completely devastated him.

Synonyms:anéantir, ruiner, briser
détruire - French Definition & Examples