dégât
damage
The French word 'dégât' is used to describe any harm or injury that has been caused to something or someone. It can refer to physical damage, such as a broken window or a dented car, or it can refer to non-physical damage, such as emotional trauma or financial loss. The word is often used in the context of accidents, natural disasters, or acts of vandalism. For example, 'Il y a eu beaucoup de dégâts après la tempête' (There was a lot of damage after the storm).
Example sentences using: dégât
Le dégât causé par l'ouragan était énorme.
The damage caused by the hurricane was huge.
This sentence illustrates the use of 'dégât' in the context of natural disasters. Here it refers to the physical destruction caused by a hurricane, which can be translated as 'damage' in English.
Il a regardé le dégât et a soupiré.
He looked at the damage and sighed.
In this example, 'dégât' is used to refer to a non-specified harm or destruction. This might be in response to any disappointing or harmful situation. The English equivalent would be 'damage'.
Le dégât des eaux a rendu la maison inhabitable.
Water damage made the house uninhabitable.
This sentence uses 'dégât' in the context of house maintenance issues. 'Dégât des eaux' is a common phrase that directly translates to 'water damage', which can make a place unsuitable for living.