abîmer
/a.bi.me/To damage, to harm, or to spoil something, often in a way that reduces its value or functionality
Il a abîmé sa voiture en la garer mal.
He damaged his car by parking it poorly.
Ne pas abîmer les livres de la bibliothèque.
Don't damage the library books.
Often used to describe physical damage, but can also refer to emotional or psychological harm.
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Common Usage
'Abîmer' is often used in everyday language to describe accidental damage to objects or things.
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Reflexive Form
The reflexive form 's'abîmer' is used when referring to self-harm or self-damage, either physically or emotionally.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'abimer', from 'a-' (to) + 'bimer' (to beat, strike). Related to 'battre' (to beat).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both transitively (with a direct object) and reflexively ('s'abîmer' - to harm oneself).