endommager
/ɑ̃.dɔ.ma.ʒe/
to damage
L'accident a endommagé la voiture.
The accident damaged the car.
general
To cause harm or damage to something, making it less functional or valuable.
Le feu a endommagé la maison.
The fire damaged the house.
Les intempéries ont endommagé le toit.
The bad weather damaged the roof.
This verb is commonly used to describe physical or functional harm to objects, structures, or systems.
Collocations
endommager gravementto seriously damageendommager irréparablementto damage beyond repair
Synonyms
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Common Usage
'Endommager' is often followed by the preposition 'à' when referring to the object being damaged, e.g., 'endommager à' (to damage to).
Word Origin
From the French prefix 'en-' (to make) and 'dommage' (damage), meaning 'to cause damage'.
Usage Notes
This verb is often used in formal and technical contexts, such as insurance reports, engineering assessments, and legal documents.
Word Breakdown
en-
to make
prefixdommage
damage
root-er
verb ending
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