This is the 9619th most frequent French word.
déroute
"Déroute" means "rout" or "chaotic defeat" in English.
In this sentence, 'déroute' is used as a noun meaning 'rout' or 'complete defeat', often in a military context.
La déroute des troupes ennemies était complète après leur défaite.
The rout of the enemy troops was complete after their defeat.
Here, 'déroute' conveys a sense of chaos or failure in organizing an event.
Ses efforts pour organiser la fête se sont terminés en déroute.
Her efforts to organize the party ended in disarray.
In this instance, 'déroute' indicates a significant failure or downturn, specifically in financial matters.