This is the 9657th most frequent French word.
dévasté
"Dévasté" means "devastated" in English.
In this sentence, the word 'dévasté' is used figuratively to express an intense emotional response, specifically grief or shock.
Il était dévasté par la nouvelle de l'accident.
He was devastated by the news of the accident.
Here, 'dévasté' refers to physical destruction, showing how the usage can describe a situation or place severely impacted.
La région entière est dévastée après le passage de l'ouragan.
The entire region is devastated after the hurricane passed through.
In this context, 'dévasté' describes environmental damage, illustrating its use in discussing restoration or recovery in physical terms.