Endommager
Example: Ne pas endommager les meubles pendant le déménagement.
Definition
"Endommager" means to cause damage or harm to something, making it less functional or valuable. It often refers to physical objects, such as when you "endommager" furniture during a move, implying that the items are harmed or impaired in some way.
Etymology
The French verb "endommager" comes from the noun "dommage," meaning damage or harm, combined with the prefix "en-" which indicates putting into a state. So, "endommager" literally means to put into a damaged state. Did you know? The root "dommage" is related to the Latin word "damnum," which means loss or harm.
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"Endommager" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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