No. 2,853 in French

dommages

"Dommages" means "damages" or "harm" in English.

In a sentence

Les dommages causés par la tempête sont importants.
The damages caused by the storm are significant.
Here, 'dommages' refers to physical harm or destruction resulted from the storm.
Il demande une compensation pour les dommages qu'il a subis.
He is requesting compensation for the damages he has suffered.
In this sentence, 'dommages' relates to personal harm or loss that led to a legal claim for compensation.
Les dommages collatéraux de cette décision sont regrettables.
The collateral damages of this decision are regrettable.
Here, 'dommages' is applied metaphorically to the unintended negative outcomes of a decision.

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